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Assertion emphatic statement: a strong statement that something is true - act of stating something emphatically: the act of stating emphatically that something is true Encarta World English Dictionary
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Clarity clearness 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
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Cogent Appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning; convincing: a cogent argument; valid; supported by evidence.valid
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Coherent logically 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!
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Cohesive unified: sticking, holding, or working together as a united whole
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Didactic with 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 to empty the employees’ suggestion box.”
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Discourse serious 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
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Eloquence - notable speaking ability: the ability to speak forcefully, expressively, and persuasively - effective language: forceful, expressive, and persuasive language
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Emphasize - stress something: to stress or give importance to One way to emphasize important textual information is to it on the page. highlight
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Fluid Language: Smooth and flowing; graceful
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Implication indirect 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.
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Lucid clear and easily understood Eureka! I got it!
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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
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