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Across 2. Debate speeches that put forward an argument for one side or the other 7. To prove that something someone said is false 8. A proposition that begins with the word “resolved” is often called a resolution. 9. States a fact, a belief or a recommendation to do something; the point to be debated. 12. Means “yes”; this side tries to prove that the statement is true. 13. The way things are now. In formal debate, the negative side usually defends the status quo, arguing that there’s no need to change. 14. The act of countering your opponent’s attacks on your arguments so that you can rebuild your argument

Down 1. The debater arguing the affirmative must prove that there is a problem with the status quo and that it should change. 3. An outline of both the affirmative and negative cases 4. The combination of all the debater’s ideas and evidence organized and arranged to be as convincing as possible. 5. Formal method of solving problems; from a Latin word meaning “to battle.” 6. A formal reason for favoring a side of the proposition; it also includes the facts that support that reason. 10. Means “no”; this side tries to prove that the statement is false. 11. Information that helps prove something.