Debate

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Across
  1. 5. a point made against an opposing claim
  2. 8. the art of effective or persuasive speaking
  3. 10. the subject being discussed
  4. 12. a formal statement proposing a course of action
  5. 13. the arguments supporting one side of a debate
  6. 15. the position taken on an issue
  7. 17. questioning of an opposing witness
  8. 19. a response that contradicts an earlier argument
Down
  1. 1. facts or information proving a claim
  2. 2. the person who guides and controls the debate
  3. 3. reasoning conducted according to strict principles
  4. 4. the formal statement being debated
  5. 6. the side arguing against the resolution
  6. 7. to convince someone to believe or do something
  7. 9. a statement asserted as true
  8. 11. a discussion where people share opposing views
  9. 14. the final decision or judgment
  10. 16. the person who tracks speaking time
  11. 18. to prove a statement or argument wrong