Diplomacy & Politics Glossary
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6 termsCross-Examination Period
A timed segment in debate where one speaker questions the opposing team to clarify or challenge their arguments.
Cross-Examination Question
A targeted question posed during cross-examination intended to clarify or challenge an opponent’s argument or evidence.
Cross-Examination Questioning
The technique of asking targeted questions to clarify or challenge an opponent's argument during cross-examination.
Crossfire
A period in Public Forum debate where opposing teams ask each other questions directly to clarify or challenge arguments.
Crossfire Period
A timed segment in Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum debates where direct questioning allows debaters to engage interactively.
Crossfire Questioning
The process of asking targeted questions during crossfire to expose weaknesses and clarify arguments.