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Learn techniques to extend arguments effectively in debates. Explore types of extensions, tasks for speakers, and criteria for a good extension speech. Understand the importance of new arguments, loyalty, and distinction in enhancing your debate skills.
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China Debate Education Network: Extending Arguments in Member Speeches
Most Important Message Who speaks? What to say? How to say it? Extension Speech
Who Speaks? • MG Speaker • MO Speaker
What Task to Undertake? Task 1. Refutation ---- Length should be brief. ---- Content should be essential. Task 2. Extension ---- Length should be considerable. ---- Content should be elaborate.
What to Say? Types of Extension • New Line of Argument • In-depth Analysis • Focused Case Study
What is new Line of argument • A new reason to explain why particular claim is correct. This new reason is independent from other reasons .
What is deeper analysis? • More comprehensive understanding of the argument discussed. • Like onion-peeling, figure out the reason behind each arguments made.
What is focused case study? • ---- Focus on one typical example and offer detailed analysis of it
How to say it? Criteria of good extension speech 1. New argument / analysis 2. Loyalty 3. Distinction
Why speak ? • Unique contribution • Advancement