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In Week 1 of our communication series, we focus on clarity in speaking and expression. Key concepts include 'clarity', representing clear thought, and the value of being 'cogent', ensuring your arguments are convincing and reasonable. We explore 'cohesive' speaking, where ideas stick together seamlessly, and the necessity of giving 'compelling' reasons to capture attention. Additionally, we discuss avoiding 'convoluted' speech to ensure understanding, the 'didactic' approach that instructs while entertaining, and the drawbacks of being 'dogmatic' in expressing beliefs.
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Ways to Speak (1) Week 1
clarity (CLAIR uh tee) • clearness in thought or expression • In a moment of blinding clarity, Carol realized that to burn down the school would be unwise.
cogent (KOE jent) • convincing; reasonable • Since Claire was able to speak cogently on the topic, everyone agreed with her plan.
cohesive (koe HEE siv) • condition of sticking together • The graduates were close; they were a very cohesive class.
compelling (kum PELL ing) • forceful; urgently demanding attention • By ignoring the problems in his district, he didn’t give people a very compelling reason to vote for him.
convoluted (kahn vuh LOO tid) • intricate; complex • The boring teacher’s lecture was so convoluted that nobody understood it.
didactic (die DAK tik) • intended to instruct • The tapes were entertaining as well as didactic because they amused as well as instructed children.
dogmatic (dog MAT ik) • characterized by a stubborn adherence to insufficiently proved beliefs • The principal was dogmatic about his belief that there should be no talking in school.