Unit 5 · Lesson 4• 7 min
Crystallization (The Voting Issues)
Your final speech ISN'T more arguments. It's telling the judge how to vote.
Pick 2–3 voting issues
The 2–3 reasons the judge should vote your way. Frame the ballot for them.
Drop the rest — strategically
Trying to extend every argument means none of them land. Crystallize means CUT.
Explicit phrasing
'Three reasons you vote Aff: one, solvency; two, magnitude; three, our opponent dropped contention 2.'
Quick Check
1. 'Voting issues' are:
Answer all 1 to check.
Takeaway
Final speech = write the ballot for the judge. 2–3 voting issues, clearly named.