Debate Terms

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Across
  1. 4. formalized public speaking in which participants prepare nad present speeches on opposite sides of anissue to determine which side has a stroner argument
  2. 6. a structured questioning period where one debater asks questions of their opponent to clarify arguments, expose weaknesses
  3. 9. statements about what happened, is happening or will happen
  4. 11. points of disagreement in debate
  5. 12. material that establishes the soundness of a reason
Down
  1. 1. obligation to present arguments for changing the status quo
  2. 2. speech that rebulds an argument
  3. 3. speech that builds an argument
  4. 5. in debate the reasons and evidence presented
  5. 7. reasons and evidence that refute the affirmative case
  6. 8. focuses on what is right or wrong
  7. 10. express judgement about the relative merit of a person, place or thing