Argument & Debate Vocab

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Across
  1. 2. Information that can be proven true
  2. 5. An explanation for why you believe something. The "Why" behind your claim.
  3. 9. A reason someone might disagree with your claim
  4. 11. A statement that expresses your position on a topic
  5. 12. An appeal that tries to convince using emotions
  6. 13. Explaining how your evidence supports your claim
  7. 14. To convince someone to agree with you
Down
  1. 1. A way to describe a source or evidence that is able to be believed or trusted
  2. 3. Responding to and disproving the opposing view
  3. 4. An appeal that builds trust by showing the speaker is credible or reliable
  4. 6. Details, examples, or facts that support your reason or claim
  5. 7. A belief or attitude about something that isn't necessarily based on facts
  6. 8. A discussion between people/groups who disagree on an subject
  7. 10. An appeal that uses logic, facts, and reasoning to persuade