Both Uses of
articulate
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- Jem became vaguely articulate: " 'd you see him, Scout? d you see him just standin' there?"
p. 111.7articulate = able to speak
- Suddenly Mayella became articulate.
p. 213.7 *articulate = expressive with words
Definition:
the act of or ability of clearly expressing with words; or to clearly express with words
The exact meaning of articulate depends upon its context. For example:
- "She is articulate and persuasive." -- well-spoken (expresses her ideas clearly)
- "She articulated what everyone was thinking." -- said aloud
- "After the stroke, she had to learn to articulate her consonants." -- speak distinctly (so each word can be understood)