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Word Within the Word

Word Within the Word. Lesson 38 (A). 106. syllogism. Stem(s):. log =. reason. Sentence: Ex: All A is B; C is A; therefore C is B. 106. syllogism. Definition:. three-part deduction. 107. metonymy. Stem(s):. nym =. name. m eta =. change. Sentence:

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Word Within the Word

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  1. Word Within the Word Lesson 38 (A)

  2. 106. syllogism Stem(s): log = reason Sentence: Ex: All A is B; C is A; therefore C is B.

  3. 106. syllogism Definition: three-part deduction

  4. 107. metonymy Stem(s): nym = name meta = change Sentence: Ex: The White House has announced a new policy.

  5. 107. metonymy Definition: association name “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.” Julius Caesar, III.ii

  6. 108. anaphora Stem(s): phor = carry Sentence: Dr. King used anaphora, repeating “I have a dream.”

  7. 108. anaphora Definition: repetition in successive phrases We want freedom by any means necessary. We want justice by any means necessary. We want equality by any means necessary. ~Malcolm X

  8. 109. bowdlerize Stem(s): ize= make Sentence: We deplore the bowdlerization of great literature.

  9. 109. bowdlerize Definition: censor prudishly “Out, crimson spot!” ~ Lady Macbeth

  10. 110. locus classicus Stem(s): loco = place Sentence: The Iliad is a locos classicus for the heroic ideal.

  11. 110. locus classicus Definition: classical example

  12. 111. reiterate Stem(s): re = again Sentence: It is needless to reiterate one’s objections.

  13. 111. reiterate Definition: repeat

  14. 112. desultory Stem(s): de = down Sentence: He gave a desultory, soporific lecture.

  15. 112. desultory Definition: rambling

  16. 113. funambulist Stem(s): ambul = walk funi = cord Sentence: He gave a desultory, soporific lecture.

  17. 113. funambulist Definition: tightrope walker

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