AP Lang Vocab List 1: You Talkin’ to Me?
Words About Language and Argument
Due December 9
Provide the definition of the following words. Include the dictionary definition and a translation of the dictionary definition into your own words. Use each word in an original sentence that helps you understand the meaning of the word. Post ONE sentence in the comments (I’d recommend posting a sentence about the word you understand the least).
1. assertion
2. clarity
3. cogent
4. coherent
5. cohesive
6. didactic
7. discourse
8. eloquence
9. emphasize
10. fluid
11. implication
12. lucid
13. rhetoric
The teacher was very didactic, he loved his job.
ReplyDeleteThe cohesiveness of his speech was poor.
ReplyDeleteThe group of struggeling students became more and more cohesive throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteRachel has my favorite sentence so far (sorry Nathan and Morgan). "Didactic" is a tricky word because it usually has a negative connotation. For example, if you were bothered by the anti-capitalist critique in *The Grapes of Wrath*, you could claim that Steinbeck is didactic.
ReplyDeleteWhen reciting poetry, it is important to speak with eloquence.
ReplyDeleteThe two’s discourse about the class was cut short.
ReplyDeleteThe experienced defense attorney delivered a cogent argument against the defendant.
ReplyDeleteHe was a boring, didactic public speaker.
ReplyDeleteThe audience was swayed to invest in GooShoes by the cogent argument presented by the inventor of the product.
ReplyDeleteChildren’s fairytales were originally didactic.
ReplyDeleteThe teacher gave a lucid explanation as to why the turtle was just a turtle.
ReplyDeleteThere is a very cohesive mix of students in my English class.
ReplyDelete(I just realized I meant "district" attorney, not "defense" attorney. My bad- just thought I should fix that technicality haha)
ReplyDeleteMark's assertion that all cats were vicious monsters was completely preposterous.
ReplyDeleteBecause the speaker was so lucid, I was able to easily comprehend his call for action.
ReplyDeletePs Justin Bieber's video for the song Pray is filled with pathos. Just thought y'all should know <3
Julie’s speech was incredibly cogent; I felt very informed.
ReplyDeleteThe didactic anti-religion novel offended its religious readers.
ReplyDeleteThe eloquence of the speaker won over the audience.
ReplyDeleteThe coherent theories of science confused the student.
ReplyDeletePs. Sarah: Bieber feaver<3 hahaha.
that was me, katie stagl! ^^
ReplyDeleteThe defense pled a cogent argument against the hefty claims.
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ReplyDeleteMy boss gave me a quick lucid talk about work ethic.
ReplyDeleteThe young girl had an unexpected eloquence as she spoke to the crowd.
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