Chapter 8, Are You Talkin' To Me?

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 _____.