Due Monday, December 17
You Talkin’ to Me?
Words About Language
and Argument
Provide the definition for each of the
following words. Include the dictionary
definition and a translation of the dictionary definition into your own
words. Write an original sentence for each word in
the list. Post one sentence as a
comment (don't post anonymously). Feel free to use a word you're unsure of and solicit help from your classmates.
Please type your work.
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
ReplyDeleteThe lawyer used a cogent point to argue his client’s innocence.
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ReplyDeleteNancy Bush-Lang gave clarity to the rumors that had been spreading about a possible school shooting assuring everyone that there was no threat.
ReplyDeleteHe proposed to his girlfriend with the utmost eloquence after he had practiced in front of his mirror for days.
ReplyDeleteObama’s tears emphasized the tragedy of the shooting
ReplyDeleteThe professor was a very didactic person, he really loved teaching.
ReplyDeleteThe cohesiveness of the team led them to victory.
ReplyDeleteThe professor refuted the man's claim with his own, more developed, assertion.
ReplyDeleteMy mom's tone implied that she had found out about the dent I'd left on our van's door.
ReplyDeleteThe student made an aggressive assertion during a class discussion.
ReplyDeleteHer gestures clearly emphasized her tone of voice when arguing with her mom.
ReplyDeleteA good argument uses evidence from reliable sources to back up its assertions.
ReplyDeleteThe student had a cogent reasoning for why his homework was late.
ReplyDeleteHe made his point with strong assertions and proven facts.
ReplyDeleteWith his didactic approach to conversation, people often felt the man thought them incapable.
ReplyDeleteThe troubled girl woke from her vivid nightmare and was immediately flooded with the clarity of reality.
ReplyDeleteHis implication was that the girl had a crush on him.
ReplyDeleteI am lost in Trig, the clarity of the subject is blurred with my after-lunch-snoozes.
ReplyDelete~Tina Jacobs
The father emphasized the fact that his son should always wear a seat belt.
ReplyDeleteJack Powell
The cost considered the implications for human health.
ReplyDeleteLincoln often gave long discourse when addressing the public.
ReplyDeleteHis lack of eloquent speech lost him the debate.
ReplyDeleteHis clarity helped his logos.
ReplyDeleteClarity about what your coaches expect you to do is essential to your playing time.
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