commonplace speech denouncing the violation of public trust by those in positions of authority.
commonplace · ethics, progymnasmata, invective
A vituperation condemning the deliberate rejection of knowledge and evidence.
vituperation · progymnasmata, invective, ignorance
A refutation of the common belief that accumulating wealth leads to greater happiness.
refutation · progymnasmata, refutation, wealth
An impersonation of Galileo Galilei defending his scientific work before the Roman Inquisition.
impersonation · progymnasmata, ethopoeia, galileo
A confirmation of the enduring value of liberal arts education in the age of ai
confirmation · education, defense, progymnasmata
An encomium celebrating the vital role of public libraries in democratic societies.
encomium · progymnasmata, encomium, libraries
A chreia exploring Socrates' famous statement about knowing nothing.
chreia · progymnasmata, encomium, socrates
A thesis examining the question of whether marriage is beneficial for human flourishing.
thesis · progymnasmata, thesis, marriage
An elaboration on the maxim 'Patience is a virtue' and its applications in life.
maxim · progymnasmata, thesis, patience
An introduction of a law establishing a universal basic income to address economic inequality and technological displacement.
introduction-of-a-law · progymnasmata, legislation, economics
A comparative analysis of the values and limitations of solitude and community in human flourishing.
comparison · reflection, progymnasmata, thesis
A vivid description of an ancient Mediterranean olive grove as the sun rises.
description · nature, progymnasmata, ekphrasis
A retelling of Aesop's classic fable about preparation and foresight.
fable · morality, progymnasmata, fable
A narrative exercise describing a mythical journey to the home of the gods.
narrative · progymnasmata, narrative, mythology