Unit 5: Building the Negative Case and Burden of Proof

1. 1. A Negative strategy that argues its own opposite thesis with contentions is called:

   A counter-thesis casePure negationA concessionA crossfire

2. 2. A 'turn' in debate refers to:

   Using the opponent's own logic or evidence to support your sideA type of prep timeEnding your speech earlyA rule requiring debaters to switch sides

3. 3. True or False?

   "The Negative must always prove the resolution false beyond any doubt."

   TrueFalse

4. 4. Explicitly proposing a standard of proof in a speech is useful because:

   It replaces the need for any evidenceIt is required to start speakingIt ends the round immediatelyIt gives the judge a clear tool for deciding the round

5. 5. Pure case negation means:

   Always agreeing with the AffirmativeSkipping cross-examinationIgnoring the Affirmative case entirelySystematically answering every Affirmative contention without asserting a counter-thesis

6. 6. True or False?

   "A dropped Affirmative contention is generally treated as conceded by the judge."

   TrueFalse

Draft a Negative response strategy to a specific Affirmative contention: state whether you would use pure negation, a turn, or a counter-thesis, and explain your reasoning.