Unit 6: Delivery for a Non-Expert Judge

1. 1. The first time you use a technical term like 'falsifiability,' you should:

   Assume the judge already knows itOnly define it if asked in cross-examinationGive a short plain-English glossNever use the term at all

2. 2. True or False?

   "Verbal signposting like 'my first contention is...' helps the judge accurately flow your speech."

   TrueFalse

3. 3. BQ speeches are generally delivered at what pace?

   A persuasive, conversational paceAs slowly as physically possible with long pauses onlySilent, written-only submissionsExtremely rapid 'spreading' speed

4. 4. Using a well-known thought experiment like the Trolley Problem accurately can:

   Confuse the judge intentionallyLend precision and credibility to an abstract premiseGuarantee an automatic winReplace the need for any contention

5. 5. If cross-examination reveals a genuine flaw in your case, the best response is to:

   Stop speaking for the rest of the roundAccuse the judge of biasDeny the flaw existsConcede gracefully and pivot to stronger arguments

6. 6. True or False?

   "Misusing a famous thought experiment in front of a judge who recognizes the error can damage your credibility."

   TrueFalse

Take one dense, jargon-heavy sentence from your case and rewrite it twice: once with plain-language glosses for technical terms, and once as a short concrete analogy or example.