Argument
definitions
Connection to
chreia
Paragraphs
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Grab bag
100

argument based on cause/effect of punishment that results from a certain action.

What is Consequence

100

This part of the common topic is similar to encomium, contains the thesis.

What is prologue

100

The 3rd paragraph of a common topic. Reveals thoughts of evildoer.

What is exposition

100

This argument is called consistency in refutation/confirmation

What is justice

100

The figure of description that is used in the exposition. It reveals the evildoers thoughts.

What is sermocinatio

200

Argument based on a lack of reasonable doubt. The evildoer should be punished based on what the law requires. Likely to have broken the law.

What is Legality

200

Similar to the cause from chreia, contains example of a good result.

What is contrary

200

The second paragraph of the common topic. Contrasts intent of evildoer.

What is contrary

200

This argument is called possibility in refutation/confirmation

what is possibility

200

Found in the prologue, it tells the reader the intent of the paper.

What is the thesis.

300

Augement based on punishment that upholds the right of the innocent not the evildoer.

What is Honor

300

Shows a negative affect similar to the converse in a chreia.

What is the exposition.

300

Final paragraph of common topic, summary of arguments.

What is Heads of purpose

300

This argument is called propriety in refutation/confirmation

What is honor

300

The thoughts of the evildoer are presented to do this...

What is provoke the audience

400

Argues for a punishment that fits the crime. Punishment should be consistent or deserving.

What is justice

400

Parts of a story that must be present. Used to create scenarios in both chreia and common topic. 

nine narrative elements.

400

The 7th paragraph of common topic, 3rd party calls for pity

What is Rejection of pity

400

This argument is called clarity in refutation/confirmation

What is consequence

400

This paragraph uses another bad deed to highlight just how wrong the evildoers's deed is.

What is comparison

500

Argument based on the good that will be accomplished through a wrongdoers removal.

What is expediency

500

The final paragraph in a chreia is called an epilogue. In common topic ...

What are heads of purpose.

500

This paragraph (5th) reveals wrongdoers planned to do evil.

What is Intention

500

This argument is called expediency in refutation/confirmation

What is expediency

500

Name the 6 heads of purpose

What are legality, justice, expediency possibility, honor, consequence

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