Persuasive Essay - Montaigne Flashcards
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Who is Michel de Montaigne?
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Michel de Montaigne is a Renaissance thinker and humanist who lived in the years of 1533 to 1592. He is considered the “Father of familiar essays.”
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What does Pretense mean?
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Pretense - n. - claim, allegation.
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What does Accrue mean?
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Accrue - v. - build up, increase.
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What does Vices mean?
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Vices - n. - sins, evils, immoralities.
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What does Dissolution mean?
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Dissolution - n. - debauched living; dissipation. the closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body.
