Across
- 4. A period of fast-paced questioning between teams.
- 6. The questioning period between opposing teams.
- 11. A response to an argument made by the opposing team.
- 12. The exchange of arguments between the affirmative and negative teams.
- 13. A team that opposes the resolution or topic.
- 15. A speech given without prior preparation.
- 17. The art of public speaking.
- 18. The manner in which a speech is presented.
Down
- 1. A team that supports the resolution or topic.
- 2. The act of proving an argument or evidence false.
- 3. A formal argument in which two teams defend opposing views.
- 5. The topic or proposition being debated.
- 7. A person who delivers a speech.
- 8. A person responsible for keeping track of speaking time.
- 9. A person who evaluates the debate and decides the winner.
- 10. A note-taking system used during a debate to keep track of arguments and responses.
- 11. The art of persuasive speaking or writing.
- 12. A speech that presents the team's arguments.
- 14. Facts, statistics, or expert opinions used to support an argument.
- 16. time Time given to teams to prepare speeches or arguments.