Speech and Debate Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 1. Treating others’ ideas politely, even if you disagree.
  2. 3. The main point you are trying to prove.
  3. 6. Trustworthy or believable source or information.
  4. 9. A reason someone gives to support their opinion.
  5. 11. A personal belief or viewpoint that may not be proven.
  6. 13. Giving credit to the source of your information or evidence.
  7. 14. The side that disagrees with the topic.
  8. 15. A response that shows why the other side’s argument is weak.
Down
  1. 2. Facts or examples used to support a claim.
  2. 4. Reasoning that connects evidence to a claim.
  3. 5. Trying to convince others that your opinion is correct.
  4. 7. Paying attention to the other side without interrupting.
  5. 8. The side that agrees with the topic.
  6. 10. An argument against the other side’s point.
  7. 12. Something that can be proven true.