vocab 1 words
Co, cor, con
with, together
..., a conclusion one draws (infers) based on premises or evidence
inference
pragmatic
concerned with practical matters
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anecdote
the study of the effective use of language; the ability to use language effectively (other essay!!)
rhetoric
to come together or asssemble, usually for some public purpose
convene
..., an appeal based on logic or reason
logos
inquisitive
being curious, showing curiosity, inquiring
the combination of separate parts into a unified whole
(like the essay!!)
synthesis
to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit
concede
to accord in opinion; agree with
concur
..., an appeal to ethics, conscience, morals, values, principles
ethos
objective
a goal, the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
allusions to Zeno's Paradox are used by authors to convey ideas about the absurdity of time and distance.
zeno's paradox
a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong. (q3 essay!!)
argument
lack of harmony between persons or things
discord
..., a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
pathos
optimistic
expecting the best in this best of all possible world.
language or writing that exposes follies or abuses by holding them up to ridicule
satire
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
explicit
to give up or renounce (authority, duties, an office, etc.) esp in a voluntary, public, or formal manner
abdicate
..., the act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas etc.
personification
ironic
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
This term literally means "sermon," but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice
homily
expression pertaining to words or expressions more suitable for speech than writing; in informal, conversational style
colloquialism