Opinion and Argument - Expressive Discourse

the ability to deliver a clear and strong message

able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

in a way that utilizes language to send a strong and clear message, especially when one is speaking in public

the level of respect and admiration that one has for someone or something

to greatly admire or respect someone or something

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

the act of showing one’s ideas or feelings through words or actions

the act of giving both sides of an argument a fair chance to express their opinions about something

the degree to which someone or something is accepted or considered appealing

describing something that is liked or approved

in a positive, approving, or useful manner

to give information or constructive suggestions about something, particularly with regard to improvement

to hold a particular opinion or attitude or have a feeling that something might be the case without a justifiable reason

a belief or opinion that is inspired by one's emotions rather than facts

to have a particular opinion or feeling about something that makes one regard it in a specified way

to be able to speak and express oneself, particularly in a difficult situation or circumstance

to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true

to make an abrupt change of opinion or policy, especially in an exchange with the opposing one

(of people or opinions) strong and demanding in manner or expression

a person's ability to express their ideas and beliefs in a persuasive and assertive manner

used to express one's opinions or beliefs

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

to limit freedom of speech or to prevent someone from writing or talking about a particular subject

a limitation on freedom of speech or a restriction on dissemination of information

to consider oneself better or more significant than one really is

to express one's strong opinions or beliefs publicly and forcefully, often in a long and impassioned speech

to allow one's feelings or opinions to be expressed

to form an opinion or judgement based on the information or experience one already has

the positive opinion that people have about a person or a thing based on their reputation

to base an opinion or a judgment on something

to dislike someone or something or have hostility towards them

to think favorably or positively about someone or something

used to introduce an opposing statement after making a point

an absurd idea or discussion

a stupid argument, discussion, etc.

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

to have a negative opinion about someone because of their actions in the past

to resist the temptation to say something; to stay calm

a statement, idea, or act that is obviously untrue, foolish, or unreasonable

used to inquire about someone's opinion of something

a type of attitude, belief, or opinion one has

to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do

to hold on to one’s opinions or position, especially when confronted by unfavorable circumstances or criticism