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14 Cards in this Set
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assertion
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a declaration or statement
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we could not believe John's assertion that he had never seen Star Wars.
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clarity
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clearness in thought or expression
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Carol spoke with such clarity that her 2 year old understood exactly what she wanted him to do.
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cogent
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convincing: reasonable
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Christina's argument was so cogent that even her oppponents had to agree with her.
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cohesive
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condition of sticking together
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Erik's essay was cohesive because each point flowed nicely into the next point
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didactic
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intended to instruct
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the tapes were entertaining and didactic because they amused and instructed children
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discourse
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verbal expression or exchange; conversation
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Their discourse varied widely;they discussed everything from Chaucer to ice fishing
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eloquence
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the ability to speak vividly or persuasively
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Cicer's eloquence is legendary;his speeches were well-crafted and convincing
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emphasize
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to give special attention to something, to stress
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During English class, our instructor emphasized the importance of learning vocabulary
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fluid
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easily flowing
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The two old friends' conversation was fluid; each of them was able to respond quickly and easily to what the other had to say
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implication
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the act of suggesting or hinting
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When your mother says,"Where were you raised, in a barn?"the implication is that you should close the door.
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lucid
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easily understood; clear
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Our teacher does a good job because he provides lucid explanations of difficult concepts
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pundit
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an authority who expresses his/her opinions
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The politcal pundit has made many preditions, but few of them have come true.
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rhetoric
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the art of using language effectively and persuasively
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Since they are expected to make speeches, most politicians and lawyers are well-versed in the art of rhetoric
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coherent
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logically connected
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The old prospector's story was not coherent; he rambled on about different things that had nothing to do with each other
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