The Language of Debate

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Across
  1. 3. The team or side that argues against the motion.
  2. 6. An argument made to oppose another argument.
  3. 8. Facts, statistics, or examples used to support a claim.
  4. 10. The group of people who listen and judge the debate.
  5. 12. A response to counter or disprove an opposing point.
  6. 13. An unfair preference for one side over another.
  7. 14. Another word for the statement or issue debated.
Down
  1. 1. The person who oversees and manages the debate.
  2. 2. Convincing or able to influence others’ opinions.
  3. 4. The team or side that supports the motion.
  4. 5. The formal topic or statement being debated.
  5. 6. The final summary statement at the end of an argument.
  6. 7. A reason or set of reasons used to persuade others.
  7. 9. The art of effective or persuasive speaking.
  8. 11. A direct conflict of ideas or arguments.