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(1) Writing is a system of graphic symbols that can be used to convey meaning. See the observations below. (2) Writing is the act of composing a text. See the observations below.
Within the structure of the progymnasmata, Classical Writing students learn to use proper grammatical constructions as the basis for their sentences. They learn to arrange their writing in a logical and clear way, and finally, they learn to express their ideas in the style best suited to a given audience and occasion. The table below lists each of the fourteen progymnasmata with a short definition and the Classical Writing text which covers it.