| A | B |
|---|
| affirmative | the side that supports the resolution |
| card | piece of evidence |
| constructive | speeches in which debaters introduce their position |
| contention | major argument |
| criterion | standard by which to measure the success of the value |
| flow | taking notes of the content of the debate |
| resolution | topic of the debate |
| status quo | the way things are currently |
| breaking | advancing from the current round |
| drop | neglect to address one of your opponents arguments |
