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| 267726454 | Assertion | A declaration or statement Ex: We could not believe John's _____ that he had never seen Star Wars. | |
| 267726455 | Cogent | convincing; reasonable Ex. Christina's argument was so _____ that even her opponents had to agree with her. | |
| 267726456 | Coherent | logically connected Ex. The old prospector's story was not _____; he rambled on about different things that had nothing to with one another. | |
| 267726457 | Cohesive | coalition of sticking together Ex. Eric's essay was _____ because each point flowed nicely into the next point. | |
| 267726458 | Didactic | intended to instruct Ex. The tapes were entertaining and _____ because they assumed and instructed the children. | |
| 267726459 | Discourse | verbal expression or exchange; conversation Ex. Their _____ varied widely; they discussed everything from Chaucer to ice fishing. | |
| 267726460 | Eloquence | The ability to speak vividly or persuasively Ex. Cicero's _____ is legendary; his speeches were well-crafted and convincing. | |
| 267726461 | 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. | |
| 267726462 | 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. | |
| 267726463 | Lucid | easily understood; clear Ex. Our teacher does a good job because he provides _____ explanations of difficult concepts. | |
| 267726464 | 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 _____. |
