What does "i regard the business of mechanics as vulgar and despicable" mean?

What is another word for opinion in a persuasive argument

How do the excerpt and diagram complement one another?

Match the term to the purpose it has. 1. but 2. furthermore 3. meanwhile 4. in the distance 5. first 6. therefore 7. in other words 8. for instance a. show space relation b. introduce an illustration c. repetition of an idea d. take away, limit, or oppose e. show a consequence f. indicate order g. show time relation h. add ideas