Debate Terms to Know

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Across
  1. 1. a mistake in reasoning that weakens an argument
  2. 3. the responsibility to prove a claim is true
  3. 5. this logical fallacy happens when someone oversimplifies or misrepresents another person's argument in order to make it easier to attack
  4. 7. the act of proving the other side's argument wrong
  5. 10. the statement or topic being debated
  6. 11. the side that disagrees with or opposes the resolution
  7. 12. an attack on the person, or the character of a person, rather than their arguments and opinions
  8. 13. an argument made to oppose another argument
  9. 16. responding directly to the other side's arguments to show weaknesses
  10. 17. a statement or argument a debater makes
  11. 19. when debaters ask the other side questions to clarify or challenge their points
Down
  1. 2. the first speech where debaters build their main arguments
  2. 4. the side that agrees with or supports the resolution
  3. 6. an argument that appeals to the popularity of the claim as a reason to accept it
  4. 8. facts, examples, or quotes used to support a claim
  5. 9. the responsibility to respond to and refute the other side's arguments
  6. 14. a logical fallacy that is a diversion tactic that leads people away from the key or real issues
  7. 15. a fallacious argument that restates the argument or claim rather than proving it
  8. 18. the explanation that connects the evidence to the claim