Crossfire

  • Date 2022-07-18

General Definition: A three-minute questioning period after the first and second speeches where opponents take turns asking each other questions. Traditionally, the person that spoke first may ask the first question.

  • Public Forum: see general definition.
  • World Schools Debate:Not used in WSD, where “Points of Information” are offered instead.
  • British Parliamentary: Not used in BP, where “Points of Information” are offered instead.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: Not used in CNDF, where “Points of Information” are offered instead.