Unit 2: The AGD-to-Thesis Introduction and the Three-Point Answer

1. 1. What does the 'link' sentence do in an introduction?

   Names the judgeConnects the AGD story explicitly to the drawn questionCites a sourceStates the conclusion

2. 2. True or False?

   "A thesis for a yes-or-no question should generally avoid taking a clear position."

   TrueFalse

3. 3. What should a preview contain?

   Full paragraph explanations of each pointA list of sourcesA restatement of the AGDShort, parallel phrases naming each of the three points

4. 4. What is the purpose of a signpost?

   To mark the start of each new section so the judge can relocate themselvesTo end the speechTo cite evidenceTo restate the thesis

5. 5. True or False?

   "A conclusion should introduce new evidence not mentioned earlier in the speech."

   TrueFalse

6. 6. Why is three points the circuit standard rather than four?

   Three points allows enough depth per point within seven minutesFour points requires more sourcesFour points is against the rulesThree points is easier to time

7. 7. What does 'closing the loop' in a conclusion mean?

   Returning to the AGD's story or image to create a sense of completenessEnding exactly at seven minutesIntroducing a fourth pointRepeating the preview verbatim

Write a full introduction — AGD, link, thesis, and preview — for a question of your choice in your specialty area (USX or IX).