Overview

General Definition: A strategic argument delivered at the top of a speech that frames the debate in terms of certain points of clash or impacts. May also refer to evidence overviews that explain what an author means or where it fits into a certain argument. See also “Underview“.

• Public Forum: see general definition.
• World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, where “Introductions” may include framing devices instead.
• British Parliamentary: Not a common phrase in BP, where “Introductions” may include framing devices instead.
• Canadian National Debate Format: Not a common phrase in CNDF, where “Introductions” may include framing devices instead.