Across
- 4. The beginning statement made to present your group and posture.
- 5. Refute the argumentative base presented by the opposing side.
- 8. Carefully planned, persuasive and pre-prepared speeches which provide the primary arguments which firmly support (affirmative) or refute (negative).
- 10. State the resolution and their position (in favor of it or opposed to it).
Down
- 1. They evaluate the debate and must decide which team did a better job debating.
- 2. It is a chance to demonstrate flaws in the opponent’s arguments.
- 3. An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
- 6. Agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request.
- 7. An organized argument or contest of ideas in which the participants discuss a topic from two opposing sides.
- 9. Time to formulate their cross-examinations and commentaries for the opposing team.