Debate Terms to Know

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Across
  1. 1. A statement or argument a debater makes
  2. 5. The side that agrees with or supports the resolution
  3. 6. When debaters ask the other side questions to clarify or challenge their points
  4. 8. Facts, examples, or quotes used to support a claim
  5. 9. The statement or topic being debated
  6. 10. An argument made to oppose another argument
  7. 11. The explanation that connects the evidence to the claim
Down
  1. 1. The first speech where debaters build their main arguments
  2. 2. The responsibility to prove a claim is true
  3. 3. The act of proving the other side's argument wrong
  4. 4. The responsibility to respond to and refute the other side's arguments
  5. 7. The side that disagrees with or opposes the resolution
  6. 9. Responding directly to the other side's arguments to show weaknesses