predebate
Prior to arguing
Predebate describes the period or activities before a formal debate: predebate preparations, the predebate handshake between candidates.
Often used in political contexts for the time leading up to televised debates, including speculation, strategy sessions, and media coverage: The predebate polls showed a tight race.
Methods to achieve goals
- messagingSending written digital communications
- zingersClever cutting remarks
- pivotPoint of rotation
- counterpunchRetaliatory boxing blow
rebuttal · framing · positioning · optics · body-language · podium · timing · deflection
Concise information session
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- drillingHole-making by rotation
groundwork · talking-points · fact-checking · cramming · memorization · coaching · positioning · arguments
Beliefs about future outcomes
- tensionStretched or strained state
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- nervesTense apprehension
- jittersNervous agitation
anxiety · suspense · buildup · countdown · hype · buzz · speculation · uncertainty
Explanatory remarks on events
- predictionsForecasts of future events
- pollingSystematic opinion gathering
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
- punditryExpert commentary profession
preview · assessment · speculation · forecast · handicapping · odds · matchup · stakes
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
counterpunch · rebuttal · framing · positioning · optics · body-language · podium · timing · deflection · soundbite
briefing
Concise information session
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
drilling · groundwork · talking-points · fact-checking · cramming · memorization · coaching · positioning · arguments · evidence
expectations
Beliefs about future outcomes
- tensionStretched or strained state
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- nervesTense apprehension
jitters · anxiety · suspense · buildup · countdown · hype · buzz · speculation · uncertainty · apprehension
commentary
Explanatory remarks on events
- predictionsForecasts of future events
- pollingSystematic opinion gathering
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
punditry · preview · assessment · speculation · forecast · handicapping · odds · matchup · stakes · narrative