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VI. Argument |
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6.4 Rhetoric |
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Article 201–Epilogue |
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Canon 2682 |
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Epilogue or "Adlocution" is the fourth of seven (7) types of Rhetoric. It is a Form of speech characterized as occurring at the audience at the conclusion of an event. |
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Canon 2683 |
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The word Epilogue comes from Ancient Greek word eπίλόγος (epilogos) meaning "a conclusion, (inspired) final words, final speech of a play" itself derived from two words of ancient Greek being eπί (epi) meaning “in addition” and λόγος (logos) meaning “speech, oration, discourse”. |
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Canon 2684 |
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The word Adlocution comes from the Latin Adlocutio meaning "concluding speech, (inspired) final words, final speech of play, formal address (emperor/general)" itself derived from two latin words ad meaning "toward, until, up to" and loquor meaning "speech". |
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Canon 2685 |
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In drama, the Epilogue or Adlocution is historically considered the final chapter, the end of the story that normally serves to reveal the fate of the main characters. |
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Canon 2686 |
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In drama, either the narrator or main character may speak the Epilogue, but usually not both. |
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Canon 2687 |
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An Epilogue or Adlocution in the legal custom of Ancient Greece and Rome is the third and final time a Citizen was granted the opportunity to speak in their defense usually after being convicted and before passing of sentence. |
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