Argument & Debate

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Across
  1. 2. The quality of being logical, consistent, and easy to understand.
  2. 5. The side in a debate that supports the resolution.
  3. 7. The logical connection that explains how the evidence supports the claim.
  4. 11. A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.
  5. 12. The primary message or main point that the writer is trying to prove.
  6. 14. Combining different ideas or evidence to create a complex whole.
  7. 16. An appeal to the speaker's credibility or moral character.
  8. 19. Facts, statistics, or expert opinions used to support a point.
  9. 21. An appeal to logic, reason, and hard data.
  10. 22. A mistaken belief based on unsound or illogical arguments.
  11. 23. The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter.
  12. 25. A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
Down
  1. 1. The quality of being logically or factually sound and soundly reasoned.
  2. 3. A solid argument that opposes or disagrees with your main point.
  3. 4. An attitude of doubt or a disposition to question claims.
  4. 6. An appeal to the audience’s emotions like pity, fear, or joy.
  5. 8. A short, personal story used to make a point more relatable.
  6. 9. A response that proves the opposing argument is wrong or ineffective.
  7. 10. A statement that an argument is built on; a starting assumption.
  8. 13. A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group.
  9. 15. A single sentence that summarizes the main point and structure of the essay.
  10. 17. The formal statement or topic being debated.
  11. 18. The side in a debate that opposes the resolution.
  12. 20. Acknowledging that the other side has a valid point.
  13. 24. To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false.