Discourse Analysis Terminology

noun a person who delivers a speech or lecture

• The discourser presented a well-reasoned argument during the debate.
• The discourser really knows how to make a compelling case.
• That discourser is a real smooth talker.
• The discourser's words were like a soothing balm for the troubled minds of the audience.

noun a difference or inconsistency between two things

• The disjunction of the two events led to a complex outcome.
• The disjunction between their opinions caused a lot of tension.
• I can't deal with the disjunction between what he says and what he does.
• The disjunction in her heart was evident as she struggled to make a decision.