As a specific group or team, Speech and Debate usually refers to a particular, organized form of competitive public speaking and debate. This activity or field is also sometimes known as forensics, although it’s not related to forensic science.In the United States, much of competitive high-school speech and debate takes place under the National Speech and Debate Association, formerly known as the National Forensics League, as well as state-level organizations. (Not every state participates in the NSDA.) Other national-level Speech and Debate organizations include the National Catholic Forensics League, the National Christian Forensics and Communication Association, and Stoa, an organization for Christian homeschool forensics.
What is crossfire?
For traditional rounds, crossfire is among the most important segments of the debate. Each crossfire is three minutes long, and consists of debaters alternately asking the other questions pertaining to their case & other arguments. There are three crossfires in the debate: first crossfire, second crossfire, and grand crossfire. First crossfire comes after the two constructive speeches, and covers the case material immediately preceding the crossfire. The two first speakers argue in the first crossfire. Second crossfire comes after the two rebuttal speeches and focuses on covering the content delivered across the rebuttals. The two second speakers argue in the second crossfire. Grand crossfire comes after the summaries and involves all four debaters.
What is Pro and Con?
Pro and con are advantages and disadvantages on the topic.So in another words, pro and con can be two totally or partially different ideas on a chosen topic.In speech and debate, they are like two teams who want to win by finding their "weaknesses"(for example,the evidence others provide is out-of-date).
