AP English Set 2

dogma a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative, and not necessarily with proof

discourse verbal expression or exchange; conversation

refutation the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

treatise a methodically and thoroughly written discussion of a topic

colloquialism a word or phrase (including slang) used in everyday conversation and informal writing

diatribe a bitter and prolonged verbal attack

cliche a worn-out idea or overused expression

coherent logically connected

epiphany a moment of sudden revelation or insight

eloquence the ability to speak vividly or persuasively