Speech and Debate

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Across
  1. 2. Where information or evidence comes from.
  2. 8. How a speech is presented, including voice, posture, and expression.
  3. 9. The way ideas are arranged to make a speech easy to follow.
  4. 10. The group of people a speaker is addressing.
  5. 12. A response that challenges or refutes an opposing argument.
  6. 17. The person delivering a speech or argument.
  7. 18. Facts, examples, or data used to support a claim.
  8. 19. An organized presentation spoken to an audience.
  9. 20. The explanation that shows how the evidence supports the claim.
Down
  1. 1. The act of convincing others to agree with your point of view.
  2. 3. A statement or position that a speaker is trying to prove.
  3. 4. Clear, reasonable thinking used to form strong arguments.
  4. 5. A structured argument where opposing sides present and defend ideas.
  5. 6. A flaw or mistake in reasoning that weakens an argument.
  6. 7. Belief in yourself that helps you speak clearly and persuasively.
  7. 11. How loud or soft a speaker’s voice is.
  8. 13. The attitude or emotion expressed in a speaker’s voice.
  9. 14. Trustworthy and reliable; describes a strong source.
  10. 15. Clear, detailed, and precise rather than vague.
  11. 16. The process of finding information and evidence from reliable sources to support a claim.