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6 entriesAdvantage
In policy debate, an "advantage" is a constructive argument showing that the…
Debate & Speech
Analogy
A rhetorical device that compares two different things to clarify or persuade…
Debate & Speech
Argument Collapse
A debate moment when one side's case loses its logical or evidentiary basis…
Debate & Speech
Argument Selection
The strategic process of choosing which claims, evidence, and lines of…
Debate & Speech
Articulation
The clarity and precision with which a speaker physically produces words and…
Debate & Speech
Author Indict
A rhetorical move in competitive debate where one side challenges the…
Debate & Speech