Debate
Across
- 3. – The person who manages the debate, enforces time limits, and ensures fairness between both sides.
- 6. – To admit or acknowledge that the opposing side has made a valid point in their argument.
- 10. – The quality of being logically or factually sound; when an argument makes sense and is supported by good reasoning.
- 11. – The side in a debate that agrees with or supports the resolution or topic being discussed.
- 12. – The act of convincing someone to believe or agree with your point of view through logic and reasoning.
- 13. – The explanation that connects evidence to a claim and shows why the claim makes sense.
- 14. – A structured discussion where people present opposing arguments on a particular topic or issue.
- 15. – To prove that an argument or statement is wrong or false by providing stronger evidence.
Down
- 1. – A tendency to favor one side, idea, or opinion, sometimes without considering the evidence fairly.
- 2. – The statement or topic being debated, usually written in a way that can be supported or opposed.
- 4. – A response to an opponent’s argument that explains why their claim or evidence is incorrect or weak.
- 5. – The side in a debate that disagrees with or opposes the resolution or topic being discussed.
- 7. – An opposing argument made to challenge or refute another person’s claim.
- 8. – Facts, examples, statistics, or expert opinions used to support a claim or argument.
- 9. – A statement or opinion that someone believes to be true and tries to prove during a debate.