The second part of a classical oration, following the introduction or
exordium. The speaker here provides a narrative account of what
has happened and generally explains the nature of the case. Quintilian
adds that the narratio is followed by the propositio,
a kind of summary of the issues or a statement of the charge.
The second part of a classical oration, following the introduction or
exordium. The speaker here provides a narrative account of what
has happened and generally explains the nature of the case. Quintilian
adds that the narratio is followed by the 