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