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William A Hupy
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Peroration

Postby William A Hupy » Sat Aug 22, 2020 7:19 am

The concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience. From per, “to the end”; and orare, “to speak”. Latin, of course.

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Re: Peroration

Postby Slava » Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:28 pm

Taken up and treated here.
Life is like playing chess with chessmen who each have thoughts and feelings and motives of their own.


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