This is the second of a three part series that will describe the structure of a speaker in a debate. The following paragraph is a guide to what you should include in your speech however we would encourage you to add your own flair and style to make it your own.
Guidelines:
- Rebuttals against speakers on the other team
- Pick main arguments, not small ones, to argue against
- Do not bother to rebut small points such as slightly inaccurate facts, or misspoken words
- Bolster what your first speaker has said
- Don’t just repeat their argument but further explain to a point where it can no longer be argued
- This can be done by providing a different view or a new statistic to back your argument
- Make sure you clearly mention what arguments of your 1st speaker have not been interacted with by the other team
- This will show the strength of your case and will make you seem more assertive and attentive
- Pick main arguments, not small ones, to argue against
- Outline two or three general themes that you will address in your speech
- This is a basic introduction of what you will present in your argument
- This will ensure that your speech is structured and easy to understand
- Examples of themes include ethics, practicality and…
- Your own substantive
- Make sure you are thorough in your reasoning and explanation
Tip of the Day:
Make sure you have a purpose for your speech and look to achieve that by the end of your time. This will ensure that your argument is focussed and effective.
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