Grand Crossfire

General Definition: A three-minute questioning period after the third (summary) speeches when all four debaters take turns asking each other questions. Traditionally, the team 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 a common phrase in BP, where “Points of Information” are offered instead.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: Not a common phrase in CNDF, where “Points of Information” are offered instead.