Manner of Debate

MANNER OF DEBATE

1. STANCE: caraberdiri

The most common situation that a debater finds upon taking his position on the dais is that the

chairman and timekeeper are behind him, fellow team members and opponents are on either side and the audience is grouped in a semicircle before him.

2. VOICE: suara

You are arguing and trying to convince; therefore, your words will have great earnestness and will be more aggressive than a normal speech. Because of this need, greater emphasis must be placed on variation of meter, pitch and volume to avoid the monotonous repetition that can so easily result. A monotonous voice will quickly alienate an audience.

 Your vocal character may also determine the order in which you speak for your team. While a clear, measured style may be appropriate for the first or second speaker, the third speaker is often characterized by a more aggressive and assertive style.

 3. NOTES: catatan

In most debating competitions, notes are permitted;

 4. WORDS: kata-kata

As in all speech-making, the debater must beware of certain pitfalls. Firstly, are the “ums,” “ers” and “ahs” which can slip out when the mind is racing ahead to crystallize the next thought. Most of us are prone to do this, but in place of uttering these sounds, pause. Another danger is the word that you mispronounce. Make sure you know your words

 5. HUMOR:

Not everyone has a flair for introducing humor into a speech. Nevertheless, you should look for the opportunity to introduce relevant humor..

6. AUDIENCE CONTACT: kontak dengan penonton