Speech & Debate Term Review

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Across
  1. 4. A period of fast-paced questioning between teams.
  2. 6. The questioning period between opposing teams.
  3. 11. A response to an argument made by the opposing team.
  4. 12. The exchange of arguments between the affirmative and negative teams.
  5. 13. A team that opposes the resolution or topic.
  6. 15. A speech given without prior preparation.
  7. 17. The art of public speaking.
  8. 18. The manner in which a speech is presented.
Down
  1. 1. A team that supports the resolution or topic.
  2. 2. The act of proving an argument or evidence false.
  3. 3. A formal argument in which two teams defend opposing views.
  4. 5. The topic or proposition being debated.
  5. 7. A person who delivers a speech.
  6. 8. A person responsible for keeping track of speaking time.
  7. 9. A person who evaluates the debate and decides the winner.
  8. 10. A note-taking system used during a debate to keep track of arguments and responses.
  9. 11. The art of persuasive speaking or writing.
  10. 12. A speech that presents the team's arguments.
  11. 14. Facts, statistics, or expert opinions used to support an argument.
  12. 16. time Time given to teams to prepare speeches or arguments.