pernoration

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The concluding part of a speech: "pernoration" refers to the final section or summary of an oration, especially in classical rhetoric, where the speaker recaps key points and aims to leave a lasting impression on the audience.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The lawyer's pernoration was so powerful that it swayed the jury in his favour. (The concluding part of his speech was persuasive.)
    • In his pernoration, the orator appealed to the audience's emotions, urging them to act. (The final section of the speech focused on emotional appeal.)
Advanced Usage
  • In classical rhetoric: "Pernoration" is a technical term from ancient Greek and Roman oratory, often synonymous with "peroration." It typically includes a recapitulation (summing up) and an appeal (emotional call to action).
    • Cicero's pernoration in his speech against Catiline is a masterpiece of rhetorical persuasion. (The concluding part of his speech was highly effective.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Perorate (verb): to deliver a long, grandiloquent speech, especially in a concluding manner.
    • He perorated for an hour, leaving the audience exhausted. (He delivered a lengthy concluding speech.)
  • Peroration (noun): a synonymous term for "pernoration," more commonly used in modern English.
    • The peroration of the president's address was met with thunderous applause. (The concluding part of the speech was well-received.)
Synonyms
  • Conclusion: the final part of something.
  • Summary: a brief restatement of main points.
  • Culmination: the highest or climactic point of something.
  • Envoi: a short stanza or speech at the end of a poem or performance.
Related Idioms
  • To bring to a close: to finish or conclude something.
    • The speaker brought his pernoration to a close with a memorable quote. (He ended his concluding remarks.)
  • To sum up: to give a brief summary of the main points.
    • In his pernoration, he summed up the arguments for both sides. (He recapped the key ideas.)