Lincoln-Douglas (LD) Debate Format | Introduction
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First Affirmative ConstructiveCross ExaminationsFirst Negative ConstructiveFirst Affirmative Rebuttal The First Affirmative Rebuttal (1AR) is 4 minutes long. Since it has to cover the long 1NC, it is the hardest speech in the debate. The Aff has two jobs – rebuilding (“extending”) their case and attacking the Neg’s positions. The Aff will typically spend around 2 minutes on their case and 2 minutes on their opponent’s positions. Given the short spe...
The First Affirmative Rebuttal (1AR) is 4 minutes long. Since it has to cover the long 1NC, it is the hardest speech in the debate. The Aff has two jobs – rebuilding (“extending”) their case and attacking the Neg’s positions. The Aff will typically spend around 2 minutes on their case and 2 minutes on their opponent’s positions. Given the short spe...
DA: 66 PA: 60 MOZ Rank: 25