Cross+Ex

=The Cross Ex= **Goal**: To gain a clearer understanding of the opponent’s arguments and evidence, and to expose the logical fallacies or weaknesses of the opponent’s arguments or evidence. **Preparation**: **Speaking Tips**:
 * You can prepare some juicy, sticky questions before the debate.
 * Most of your questions will be prepared during the debate. Listen carefully to the arguments and evidence of the opposing team. Jot ideas for questions. Ask for clarification, ask for explanations where they seem shaky or vague. Ask for sources of evidence if not given. Ask questions which reveal errors in reasoning.
 * Maintain control of your time. If the opposing team is rambling, vague or unresponsive, point that out, and ask the next question. DO NOT lose control of the cross ex by allowing the opposing team to answer a question with a question, and tricking you into answering it.
 * Ask questions crisply, cut off the answer when it suits you.
 * You may direct your question to a specific person on the opposing team, or to the opposing team in general.
 * You may not argue or testify during your cross ex. You may only ask questions. Last arguments can go into the summation.