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epi·de·ic·tic or·a·to·ry

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  1. epideictic oratorynoun

    a type of oratory used to eulogize or condemn a person or group of people

    "Pericles' funeral oration for Athenians killed in the Peloponnesian War is a famous example of epideictic oratory"

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  1. epideictic oratory

    Epideictic oratory, also known as ceremonial oratory, is a type of speech usually characterized by the presentation of virtues or vices. It is often used in ceremonial events, public functions, or special occasions to praise, blame, or commemorate a subject. It is one of the three branches of ancient rhetoric, along with judicial (forensic) and deliberative oratory. Examples include eulogies, graduation speeches, or ceremonial toasts. In these speeches, the speaker typically uses persuasive techniques to establish a sense of shared values between themselves and their audience.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of epideictic oratory in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of epideictic oratory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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