Final Focus

  • Date 2022-07-18

General Definition: The fourth speech in a PF debate round lasting two minutes, used to summarize key arguments and weigh the debate, explaining why one team should win over the other.

  • Public Forum: see general definition.
  • World Schools Debate: Not used in WSD, where the final speech is called “Reply” instead.
  • British Parliamentary: Not used in BP, where the final speech is called “Whip” instead. 
  • Canadian National Debate Format: Not used in CNDF, where the final speech is called “Summary” instead.