Debating Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

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Argument : A set of reasons or statements to convince someone of a point of view. In a debate, people share these to support what they think.
Counterargument : An opposing idea that disagrees with the main argument. In debates, people need to think about and talk about these to make their point stronger.
Rebuttal : An answer to a counterargument, trying to show it is not true. In debates, people use these to defend their main points and show why they are right.
Claim : A clear and specific statement saying what someone thinks about a topic. These are like the main idea in debates and should have support to be convincing.
Evidence : Information or facts used to prove a claim in a debate. Good uses make an argument stronger and helps people believe it.
Persuasive : Something that is convincing or makes you want to change your mind
Motion : The main statement or idea that a debate is about. People argue for or against the this, which is like the main topic.
Moderator : The person who leads and helps a debate. This person makes sure the debate follows the rules, manages speaking time, and helps everyone take part.
Closing Statement : The final talk in a debate where people summarize their main points and finish strong.

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argument : a set of reasons or statements to convince someone of a point of view. in a debate, people share these to support what they think.
counterargument : an opposing idea that disagrees with the main argument. in debates, people need to think about and talk about these to make their point stronger.
rebuttal : an answer to a counterargument, trying to show it is not true. in debates, people use these to defend their main points and show why they are right.
claim : a clear and specific statement saying what someone thinks about a topic. these are like the main idea in debates and should have support to be convincing.
evidence : information or facts used to prove a claim in a debate. good uses make an argument stronger and helps people believe it.
persuasive : something that is convincing or makes you want to change your mind
motion : the main statement or idea that a debate is about. people argue for or against the this, which is like the main topic.
moderator : the person who leads and helps a debate. this person makes sure the debate follows the rules, manages speaking time, and helps everyone take part.
closing statement : the final talk in a debate where people summarize their main points and finish strong.