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Greek and Roman Rhetoric THE CLASSICAL ORATION
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1.Exordium: The speaker/writer tries to win the attention and good will of an audience while introducing a subject or problem. 2.Narratio: The speaker/writer presents the facts of the case, explaining what happened when, who is included, and so on. The narratio puts an argument in context. 3.Partiotio: The speaker/writer divides up the subject, explaining why the claim is, what the key ussues are, and in what order the subject will be treated. 4.Confirmatio: The speaker/writer offers detailed support for the claim, using both logical reasoning and factual evidence. 5.Refutatio: The speaker/writer acknowledges and then refutes opposing claims or evidence. 6.Perroratio: The speaker/writer summarizes the case and moves the audience to action. CLASSIC SIX PART PATTERN
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Classical Rhetoric MODERN INTERPRETATION
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Introduction o Gains readers’ interest and willingness to listen. o Establishes your qualifications to write about your topic. o Establishes some common ground with your audience. o Demonstrates that you’re fair and evenhanded. o States your claim. MODERN INTRODUCTION
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Background o Presents any necessary information, including personal narrative, that’s important to your argument. Lines of argument o Presents good reasons, including logical and emotional appeals, in support of your claims. MODERN PRESENTATION OF ARGUMENT
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Counter Argument o Examines alternative points of view and opposing arguments. o Notes the advantages and disadvantages of these views. o Explains why your view is better than others. COUNTER ARGUMENT
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Conclusion o Summarizes the argument. o Elaborates on the implications of your claim. o Makes clear what you want the audience to think or do. o Reinforces your credibility and perhaps offers an emotional appeal. MODERN CONCLUSION
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