Across
- 2. A word or phrase that limits or softens a claim (e.g., "usually," "in most cases," "arguably"). It makes the argument more reasonable and honest.
- 5. An emotional appeal that connects with the audience's feelings, values, and experiences to persuade them.
- 6. A mode of appeal that focuses on the use of logic, facts, statistics, and evidence to support an argument and prove a point.
- 8. A mode of appeal that focuses on the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker or writer. It answers: "Why should we believe this person?"
- 10. A statement that debaters argue for or against. It's the topic under debate that one team affirms and the other team negates.
- 11. The main argument or position you are asserting—the central idea you want to prove.
- 13. An acknowledgment of opposing viewpoints and an explanation of why your argument is stronger or more valid despite these counterarguments.
- 15. An argument that proposes what should be done or what rules should be changed is known as a claim of __________.
- 16. An opposing viewpoint or alternative perspective that challenges or contradicts your main argument.
Down
- 1. An argument about whether something is good or bad, right or wrong is known as a claim of ___________.
- 3. Band wagon, appeal to emotion, post hoc ergo propter, red herring and strawman are all examples of ________.
- 4. Additional evidence or explanation that supports the warrant and strengthens the overall argument.
- 7. A concluding speech that restates and reinforces the key arguments and points made throughout the debate.
- 9. This is the organization of arguments during a debate speech. It is used by debaters to number and introduce their points (e.g., "My first argument is...").
- 12. The facts, statistics, examples, and research that support your claim. This is also known as 'Grounds'.
- 14. A ____________a formal form of discussion between two people or groups who disagree on a particular topic.