Chapter 1 Vocabulary
to turn over in one’s mind; to contend in words; to discuss a question by considering opposed arguments; or a series of formal spoken arguments for and against a definite proposition
debate
someone who acts obsequiously or ingratiatingly towards another person in order to gain advantage
sycophant
stated that all substance must be composed of atoms, or small particles that we cannot see
Democritus
Look, it's an alien!
Asterismos
Eutrepismus
a statement attempting to rebut, refute, disprove, or contradict a previous argument
rebuttal
a forceful and bitter verbal attack; a rant
diatribe
believed in a heliocentric view of the universe
Copernicus
Metaphor
His eyes were like diamonds, hard and glittering.
Simile
the response or lack of response from the receiver to the sender
feedback
omnipresent; everywhere
ubiquitous
attempted to reconcile ancient teachings with Christian doctrine
I know you think I never do any work around here, but you were gone all weekend and didn't see me mow the lawn, do the dishes, take out the trash, vacuum, AND dust!
Procatalepsis
Her cold hands and heart chilled me to my core.
Zeugma
an argument or attack directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining
ad hominem
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous conclusion or statement
non sequitur
felt that the best way to have a happy life was to pursue the pleasure that comes from simple, healthy food, and fellowship with good friends
Epicureans
During the last Olympics, she still carried a torch for the guy who carried the torch. Unfortunately, he had moved on and found someone new.
Antanaclasis
The new bill has angered agriculture all across the region.
Metonymy
changing verbal communication nonverbally, as by using volume, pitch, rate, and/or tone
paralanguage
having a harmful effect, particularly in a gradual or subtle way
pernicious
believed in a social contract in which government exists to protect stability and uphold the rights of the people; if a government does not do this, he said, its citizens should remove and replace it
John Locke
We have the best minds in the industry engaged in working the problem.
Synecdoche
So far will I go, so desperately and valiantly will I fight that those who strive to hinder me their greatest efforts in shards upon the earth shall find.
Hyperbaton