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Assertionemphatic statement: a strong statement that something is true
- act of stating something emphatically: the act of stating emphatically that something is trueEncarta World English Dictionary
Clarityclearness of expression: the quality of being clearly expressed clearness of thought: clearness in what somebody is thinking
clearness of reproduction: the quality of being clear in sound or image
CogentAppealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning; convincing: a cogent argument; valid; supported by evidence.
Coherentlogically or aesthetically consistent and holding together as harmonious
- speaking logically: able to speak clearly and logically- sticking together: able to hold together to form an inseparable mass
NOT!
Cohesiveunified: sticking, holding, or working together as a united whole
Didacticwith message: containing a political or moral message
- fond of instructing or advising others: tending to give instruction or advice, even when it is not welcome or not needed
“Goodnight, Doris – And don’t forget toempty the employees’ suggestion box.”
Discourseserious speech or piece of writing: a serious and lengthy speech or piece of writing about a topic
- serious conversation: serious discussion about something between people or groups- language: language, especially the type of language used in a particular context or subject
Eloquence- notable speaking ability: the ability to speak forcefully, expressively, and persuasively
- effective language: forceful, expressive, and persuasive language
Emphasize- stress something: to stress or give importance to
One way to emphasize important textual information is to it on the page.
highlight
FluidLanguage: Smooth and flowing; graceful
Implicationindirect suggestion: something that is implied or involved as a natural consequence of something else
- implicit understanding: the state of implying or being implied, without being plainly expressed
If your mother asks, “Were you born in a barn?” the implication is that you should close the door.
Lucidclear and easily understood
Eureka! I got it!
Rhetoric- persuasive speech or writing: speech or writing that communicates its point persuasively
Exigence: urgent need: something that a situation demands or makes urgently necessary and that puts pressure on the people involved…- something needing immediate action: a difficult situation requiring urgent action