Skillful use of language and words including anything associated with complex thought possibilities such as reading, writing, abstract reasoning, and symbolic speaking.  

Skillful listening and enjoyment of speaking in public, reading, spelling correctly, and writing.

A good memory for names and dates, and  a strong vocabulary. 

The ability to manipulate the syntax or structure of language and phonology or sounds of language.

Sensitivity to the meaning of words and order among words.

Sensitivity to the rhythms, inflections, and sounds of words.

Sensitivity to the rhetorical aspects of language; language can be used to inform, please, stimulate, persuade, excite, etc.