progymnasmata

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What does progymnasmata mean?

A series of preliminary rhetorical exercises originated in Ancient Greece, aiming to prepare students for writing declamations after they had completed their education with the grammarians.

Where does progymnasmata come from?

Ancient Greek προγυμνάσματα (progumnásmata)

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