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narratio

9.9

The part of a speech that gives the facts of a case

noun
/nəˈreɪʃioʊ/

Formal

: narración

In classical rhetoric, the narratio presents the facts.

Examples

A well-structured narratio helps the audience understand the background of the case.
In his opening, the orator's narratio carefully detailed the events leading up to the dispute.
The narratio was followed by arguments that built on the facts just presented.
The narratio of the speech was compelling.
In his opening, the orator's narratio carefully detailed the events leading up to the dispute.
A well-structured narratio helps the audience understand the background of the case.
The narratio was the key section of the speech, presenting all relevant facts.

Synonyms

narration

vsnarratio

Formal

2 5.9

Giving the facts and background after the introduction

is the same section but uses a classical technical label

How Detailed

narratio

Formal

9.9

statement

Formal

∞ 1.3

summary

3.3

Surface Forms

narratio singular

narratios plural

Etymology

Narratio comes from the Latin verb narrare, 'to tell'. In old speeches the narratio was the part where the speaker told the facts or background, so it means the clear account of events that helps the audience follow the rest of the argument.