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Another way Public Forum is a unique format of debate is that it is the only one that shares the questioning period.
Another way Public Forum is a unique format of debate is that it is the only one that shares the questioning period.
In all other formats questioning between debaters is direct or one direction, meaning only one debater gets to ask questions. In PF debate, students get to question each other during this time. Some people dismiss crossfire as unimportant because it’s not an actual speech, but crossfire can be a great strategic tool. As you become more advanced with your crossfire skills, you will learn how to ask questions so you can gain concessions from your opponent. When you are first starting out, crossfire is also a great way to ask clarifying questions and ensure you caught everything from the previous speech.
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