Unit 5 · Lesson 3• 26 min
Turns vs. Defense
Today's lesson
Turnsvs.Defense
Not all responses are equal
Quick Check
1. A defensive response typically:
2. A 'link turn' argues that:
3. True or False?
"A turn automatically wins the argument the moment it is made, with no further extension needed."
4. Why might an experienced debater pair a turn with a defensive fallback?
Answer all 4 questions to check.
A challenge round will appear here shortly.
Takeaway
Defense neutralizes; turns flip the opponent's own argument into your offense — but only if extended.