1. Persuasion!
Lesson Two

2. Use of words to convey a meaning opposite of its literal meaning
Irony
Use of words to convey a meaning opposite of its literal meaning

3. Assertion A declaration or statement
Synonyms: proclamation, claim, pronouncement

4. Rebuttal A reply intended to show fault in an opponent’s argument
Synonyms: counterargument, reply, defense

5. Synonyms: discredit, disprove, oppose
Refute
To disprove or rebut
Synonyms: discredit, disprove, oppose

6. Synonyms: conceit, pride, egotism
narcissism
Excessive self-love
Synonyms: conceit, pride, egotism

7. Endemic Characteristic of a specific people or place
Synonyms: native, local, regional

8. coercive Inclined to bring change about by force
Synonyms: domineering, oppressive

9. parochial Very limited or narrow in scope
Synonyms: narrow-minded, prejudiced, bigoted

10. ingénue
An innocent girl or young woman
Synonyms: amateur, simpleton

11. discreet Showing self-restraint in speech or behavior
Synonyms: cautious, controlled, calculating