Question: what are the skills needed in debate?
Answer: 1 Style. Style is the manner in which you communicate your arguments. ... 
1.1 Speed: Talk at a pace which is fast enough to sound intelligent and allow you time to say what you want, but slow enough to be easily understood. ... 
1.2 Tone: ... 
1.3 Volume: ... 
1.4 Diction: ... 
1.5 Language: ... 
1.6 Clarity: ... 
1.7 Fluency: