![]() Like anything in speech and debate, clarification can be asked for in both effective and ineffective ways. The primary reason people avoid asking for clarification is that they worry the judge will think that they weren’t paying attention or aren’t knowledgeable. However, if you have the argument clarified in cross-examination so you understand exactly what your opponent’s warrant is, you give the correct response in the NC, the 1AR points out what the 2AR would’ve previously pointed out, and now it’s easier to win the argument because you’ve positioned yourself where you have a chance to respond.Īsking for clarification in a speech or misunderstanding an argument will cost you the opportunity to delve deeper into the argument and convince the judge. Meaning that if the 2AR points out a flaw that you have a response to, your response will never see the light. When your opponent clarifies in the 1AR, you only have one speech to explain your response in the NR. Imagine that you’re on the negative in Lincoln-Douglas, you don’t understand your opponent’s argument, and give a response that doesn’t apply. Clarify your opponent’s argument in cross-examination so that when you give your speech, the judge knows exactly what is being responded to. You can’t consistently win off confusion. However, the clearer your opponent’s analysis, the easier it is for your judge to understand your refutation. The judge doesn’t understand what you’re refuting and they become so confused at the end of the round, they don’t know who to vote for.Ĭompetitors make the mistake of making their opponents’ analysis less clear. This is one of the reasons why experienced competitors see ballots every so often where they lose against novices. If you as an experienced debater don’t understand what your opponent is contending, it’s probable that the judge doesn’t understand either. If you’re unsure what your opponent is contending or the logic behind their position, it is crucial to ask for clarification in cross-examination. If the judge can’t grasp what your opponent is saying, they’ll have no idea what you’re refuting. ![]() There are two main reasons to ask for clarification:īefore you can refute an argument, the judge must first understand the original argument given by your opponent.
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