debate
a formalized public speaking in which participants prepare and present speeches on opposite sides of an issue to determine which side has the stronger argument.
status quo
the existing state of affairs
constructive (speech)
speech that builds an argument
rebuttal (Speech)
speech that rebuilds an argument
proof
the reasons and evidence given to answer the questions in stock issues
prima facie (case)
a case that contains enough evidence to win a debate if the other side presented no argument
affirmative (case)
presents reasons and evidence that support a proposition
negative (case)
refutes the affirmative case; defend the status quo; present a counter plan
refutation
attacking the argument of the opposition
generalization
a conclusion based on one or more specific instances