Across
- 8. A belief accepted as true without proof.
- 9. A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea.
- 10. A main idea or argument.
- 12. format The structure and rules of a debate.
- 15. speech A final overview of key points.
- 16. Admitting something is true or valid.
- 18. Convincing someone to believe or do something.
- 19. A restriction or limitation on a general statement.
- 21. The process of thinking logically.
- 23. A reason or set of reasons given in opposition.
- 24. A judgment or decision reached by reasoning.
- 25. The side supporting a proposed resolution.
- 28. A statement or proposition used as a basis for argument.
- 29. fallacy An error in reasoning.
- 30. of proof The responsibility to prove a claim.
Down
- 1. A belief accepted as true until proven otherwise.
- 2. evidence Information that backs up a claim.
- 3. Disproving an opponent's argument.
- 4. Questioning an opponent's arguments.
- 5. The side opposing a proposed resolution.
- 6. speech A response to opposing arguments.
- 7. speech The initial speech building a case.
- 11. Proving a statement or accusation false.
- 13. Supporting facts or information.
- 14. A statement that something is the case.
- 17. viewpoint A perspective contrary to one's own.
- 20. device A technique to convey a message or evoke emotion.
- 22. The formal statement of the debate topic.
- 26. A response to a counterargument.
- 27. A mistaken belief based on unsound argument.