Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution

Q&A - Etymology of Syntax, how to hack your sleep, recommended types of therapy, how to navigate this world full of anger as a middle/high school kid, et cetera.


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Lot's of amazing questions addressed here as well as an etymologized word! Stay tuned, syntax is found below in the show notes, but you have to listen throughout to hear the answers to amazing questions!

1. Syntax (noun): The study of the rules governing the way words are put together to form sentences.

Etymology: From the Greek word “syntaxis”, from “syn-” meaning “together” and “tassein” meaning “to arrange”.

Taxis (Greek): a noun meaning “an arrangement” or “an order”. It comes from the Greek root “taxis”, which is derived from the Indo-European “tas”, meaning “to arrange”.

Taxonomy (Greek): a noun meaning “the science of classification”. It comes from the Greek root “taxis”, which is derived from the Indo-European “tas”, meaning “to arrange”.

Syntax (Greek): a noun meaning “the arrangement of words in a sentence”. It comes from the Greek root “syntaxis”, which is derived from the Indo-European “tas”, meaning “to arrange”.

Taxidermy (Greek): a noun meaning “the art of stuffing and preserving animals and birds”. It comes from the Greek root “taxis”, which is derived from the Indo-European “tas”, meaning “to arrange”.

Synthesize (Greek): a verb meaning “to combine elements into one”. It comes from the Greek root “synthesis”, which is derived from the Indo-European “tas”, meaning “to arrange”.

Other questions addressed but not listed in the description: 

1. How can I navigate the trials of middle school and puberty as a young person?

2. How do I deal with the popularity and toxic nature of middle school?

3. What advice do you have for dealing with the anger and aggression that's so prevalent in our world today?

4. How can I find self-confidence and stay true to my values in the face of peer pressure and popular culture?

5. What strategies can I use to be kinder and more understanding of others, even when they're not being kind and understanding to me?

7. What are the best ways to manage my emotions and maintain a positive outlook?

8. How can I handle all the changes I'm going through during this time in my life?

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Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric RevolutionBy Liam Connerly

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