| Term | Definition |
|---|
| affirmative case | presents reasons and evidence that a support a proposition |
| analogy | a comparison of something with a similar event, state, or set of circumstances |
| burden of proof | the obligation to present arguments for changing the status quo |
| case | consists of the reasons and evidence on which you base your position |
| causation argument | provides a conclusion that is a direct result or a direct effect of one or more particular sources or conditions |
| comparitive advantages pattern | organizes information to demonstate that the proposal would have significant advantages over the status quo |
| constructive speech | builds an argument |
| counterplan | a different solution |
| cross-examination debate | takes place between two affirmative speakers and two negative speakers who argue a proposition of policy |
| debate | formalized public speaking in which participants prepare and present speeches on opposite sides of an issue to determine which side has the strongest arguments |
| debate brief | a complete outline of the affirmative and negative cases |
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