1.
Assertion: A declaration or statement
Ex: We could not believe John's _____ that he had never seen Star Wars.
2.
Cogent: convincing; reasonable
Ex. Christina's argument was so _____ that even her opponents had to agree with her.
3.
Coherent: logically connected
Ex. The old prospector's story was not _____; he rambled on about different things that had nothing to with one another.
4.
Cohesive: coalition of sticking together
Ex. Eric's essay was _____ because each point flowed nicely into the next point.
5.
Didactic: intended to instruct
Ex. The tapes were entertaining and _____ because they assumed and instructed the children.
6.
Discourse: verbal expression or exchange; conversation
Ex. Their _____ varied widely; they discussed everything from Chaucer to ice fishing.
7.
Eloquence: The ability to speak vividly or persuasively
Ex. Cicero's _____ is legendary; his speeches were well-crafted and convincing.
8.
Fluid: easily flowing
Ex. The two old friends' conversation was _____; each of them was able to respond quickly and easily to what the other had to say.
9.
Implication: the act of suggesting or hinting
Ex. When your mother asks, "Were you raised in a barn?" the _____ is that you should close door.
10.
Lucid: easily understood; clear
Ex. Our teacher does a good job because he provides _____ explanations of difficult concepts.
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Rhetoric: the art of using language effectively and persuasively
Ex. Because they are never excited to make speeches, most politicians and lawyers were well versed in the art of _____.
