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Philo@PA: The Philomathean Society


A friendly guide to parliamentary extemporaneous debate at Phillips Academy.


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Presentation

How you present your arguments is just as important as the arguments themselves. This section contains drills that you can do on your own to make your speeches clearer and more persuasive.

Drill

Captivating Intro: Find a resolution and quickly come up with an argument that grabs attention and supports your case.

Specific Topics in Depth

Emotional Appeal

Body Language

Vocal Pitch

Fluency

Clarity

Avoiding Filler Words