The Chreia: ‘To be prepared for war...’

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.”—George Washington, speech to both houses of Congress, January 8, 1790.

Discovery List several facts about the author.

Founding Father of the United States

Discovery List several facts about the author.

Founding Father of the United StatesHero of Revolutionary War

Discovery List several facts about the author.

Founding Father of the United StatesHero of Revolutionary WarFirst President of the United States

Discovery List several facts about the author.

Founding Father of the United StatesHero of Revolutionary WarFirst President of the United StatesLaid down his commission at the end of

the War

1. EncomiumIntroduction: Write a sentence that introduces the author. Include a figure of description.

1. EncomiumIntroduction: Write a sentence that introduces the author. Include a figure of description.

It is right to admire one of the United States’ wisest (ethopoeia) presidents, George Washington.

1. EncomiumPraises: write three praises for the author.

He fought heroically in the Revolutionary War.

1. EncomiumPraises: write three praises for the author.

He fought heroically in the Revolutionary War.

He placed the needs of the country before his personal desires.

1. EncomiumPraises: write three praises for the author.

He fought heroically in the Revolutionary War.

He placed the needs of the country before his personal desires.

He accepted the burden of being the first President of the United States.

1. EncomiumThesis: write a thesis statement, which states what you will speak about.

1. EncomiumThesis: write a thesis statement, which states what you will speak about.

I will speak about his wise saying on preparedness.

1. EncomiumRough draft: compine the introduction, praises, and thesis into a paragraph.

1. EncomiumRough draft: compine the introduction, praises, and thesis into a paragraph.

It is right to admire one of the United States’ wisest presidents, George Washington. He fought heroically in the Revolutionary War. He placed the needs of the country before his personal desires, and he accepted the burden of being the first President of the United States. Although we could say much about this great man, I will speak only about his wise saying on preparedness.

2. Paraphrase Word variations. List several synonyms for these words from the Chreia: prepared, war, effectual, means, preserving, peace.

prepared:

war:

effectual:

means:

preserving:

peace:

2. Paraphrase Word Variations. List several synonyms for these words from the Chreia: prepared, war, effectual, means, preserving, peace.

prepared: ready, up to speed, armed, braced, equipped, fortified, outfitted, primed, trained

war: battle, combat, conflict, enmity, fighting, hostilities, strife, contention, bloodshed, warfareeffectual: adequate, capable, effective, efficacious, efficient,

potent, powerful, soundmeans: method, way, avenue, channel, course, expedient,

fashion, instrument, path, route, tacticpreserving: conserving, guarding, keeping, perpetuating, protecting, retaining, safeguarding, savingpeace:accord, amity, concord, order, unity, harmony, serenity, congeniality, tranquility

2. Paraphrase Sentence variations: Write four variations of the Chreia. Then draw a star next to the best one; this one will be your Paraphrase.

2. Paraphrase Sentence variations: Write four variations of the Chreia. Then draw a star next to the best one; this one will be your Paraphrase.

To be ready for battle is one of the most effective expedients for guarding order.

To be armed for conflict is one of the most potent paths of protecting concord.

To be braced for bloodshed is one of the most sound tactics of conserving tranquility.

One of the most powerful ways of saving serenity is to be primed for hostility.

3. CauseNine Narrative Components: Identify the who, what, when, where, how, and why of a narrative that shows why the chreia was said. Include recognition, reversal, and suffering.

AgentsActionTimePlaceMannerCauseRecognitionReversalSuffering

3. CauseNine Narrative Components: Identify the who, what, when, where, how, and why of a narrative that shows why the chreia was said. Include recognition, reversal, and suffering.

AgentsActionTimePlaceMannerCauseRecognitionReversalSuffering

wise statesman and citizensprepare for war; e.g. recruit a large militarybefore wara countrywisely, prudently, diligentlyto avoid wara country lapses into military weaknesspreserve peacewar, death, and subjection to foreign nations

3. CauseRough Draft: Compose a paragraph using the nine narrative components. Include a figure of description. Identify recognition (R), suffering (S), and reversal (V).

3. CauseRough Draft: Compose a paragraph using the nine narrative components. Include a figure of description. Identify recognition (R), suffering (S), and reversal (V).

Wise statesmen know future conflicts (S) with angry, aggressive nations (chorographia) are likely if a country lapses into military weakness (R). Consequently the wise president will appeal to the other statesmen and citizens to fund the military and so preserve peace (V).

4. ConverseNine Narrative Components: Identify the nine components of a narrative with the same character in the cause paragraph but who does the opposite.

AgentsActionTimePlaceMannerCauseRecognitionReversalSuffering

4. ConverseNine Narrative Components: Identify the nine components of a narrative with the same character in the cause paragraph but who does the opposite.

AgentsActionTimePlaceMannerCauseRecognitionReversalSuffering

statesmanargues against a strong militarytimes of peaceanywhereunwiselyto avoid hard decisionsbecause he thinks diplomacy will prevent warutterly deprived of the peace he seekscreate an environment where war will become inevitable

4. ConverseRough Draft: Compose a paragraph using the nine narrative components. Include a figure of description. Identify recognition (R), suffering (S), and reversal (V).

4. ConverseRough Draft: Compose a paragraph using the nine narrative components. Include a figure of description. Identify recognition (R), suffering (S), and reversal (V).

But if a statesman, because he thinks diplomacy will prevent war (R), unwisely argues against a strong military in order to avoid hard decisions out of cowardice (ethopoiea), he will he utterly deprived of the peace he seeks (V). His actions will actually create an environment where war will become inevitable (S).

5. AnalogyDiagram: Write the Action of the chreia on the left side and its effect below. Then write a dissimilar Action that has the same effect.

Chriea’s Action Dissimilar Action

Same Effect

5. AnalogyDiagram: Write the Action of the chreia on the left side and its effect below. Then write a dissimilar Action that has the same effect.

Chriea’s Action Dissimilar Action

Prepares for war e.g. develop soccer skills

Same Effect

A good outcome: praise for winning game or blessings of peace

5. AnalogyNine Narrative Components: Identify the nine components of a narrative that demonstrates the analogy from the diagram.

AgentsActionTimePlaceMannerCauseRecognitionReversalSuffering

5. AnalogyNine Narrative Components: Identify the nine components of a narrative that demonstrates the analogy from the diagram.

AgentsActionTimePlaceMannerCauseRecognitionReversalSuffering

soccer players and coaches / nationsdevelop ball skills / prepare for warbefore games / times of peaceon the practice fields / the countrylaboriously / sacrificiallyto receive praise for winning / to preserve peacewell played matcheshave great joysuffer laboriously on the practice fields

5. Analogy Rough Draft: Compose a paragraph using the nine narrative components. Include a figure of description. Identify recognition (R), suffering (S), and reversal (V).

5. Analogy Rough Draft: Compose a paragraph using the nine narrative components. Include a figure of description. Identify recognition (R), suffering (S), and reversal (V).

For just as those who develop their soccer skills laboriously on the practice fields (S) and receive the praise for winning against tough opponents (R) with great joy (V), in the same way those nations which sacrificially prepare for war enjoy the fruit of preserving peace.

6. ExampleNine Narrative Components: Identify the nine components of a narrative that demonstrates the chreia with a famous person or event.

AgentsActionTimePlaceMannerCauseRecognitionReversalSuffering

6. ExampleNine Narrative Components: Identify the nine components of a narrative that demonstrates the chreia with a famous person or event.

AgentsActionTimePlaceMannerCauseRecognitionReversalSuffering

Presidents Truman and Eisenhowerbuilt up a powerful nuclear forceafter World War IIthe worldprudently, sacrificiallyto deter future aggressionbuilt up force to deter future aggressionthe longest period of peace between 2 powersthe cost was staggering

6. ExampleRough Draft: Compose a paragraph using the nine narrative components. Include a figure of description. Identify recognition (R), suffering (S), and reversal (V).

6. ExampleRough Draft: Compose a paragraph using the nine narrative components. Include a figure of description. Identify recognition (R), suffering (S), and reversal (V).

Consider Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, who, after World War II, built up a powerful nuclear force to act as a deterrent to future aggression (R). Though the cost was staggering (S) the result has been the longest period of peace between dominant powers in the history of our planet (V). Their actions have influenced each succeeding President to take Washington’s wise words to heart.

7. TestimonyQuotation and Source. Choose a quotation that supports the chreia and write it below. Tell the source of the quotation. Write a sentence that explains how the quote is similar to the chreia.

7. TestimonyQuotation and Source. Choose a quotation that supports the chreia and write it below. Tell the source of the quotation. Write a sentence that explains how the quote is similar to the chreia.

Consider the wise words of President Franklin Roosevelt who said, “Peace, like war, can succeed only where there is a will to enforce it, and where there is available power to enforce it.” President Roosevelt meant by ‘available power’ what Washington meant by ‘being prepared for war.’

8. Epilogue Audience and Challenge. Write a phrase that names the audience, and then add an imperative clause calling the audience to agree with the chreia.

8. Epilogue Audience and Challenge. Write a phrase that names the audience, and then add an imperative clause calling the audience to agree with the chreia.

Those who consider these points must admire Washington for his outstandingly wise saying on preparing for peace.

Final Draft Check each of the eight heads above and correct errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation. On a separate sheet of paper rewrite the eight paragraphs in the form of a final draft.

Final Draft Check each of the eight heads above and correct errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation. On a separate sheet of paper rewrite the eight paragraphs in the form of a final draft.

It is right to admire one of the United States’ wisest presidents, George Washington. He fought heroically in the Revolutionary War. He placed the needs of the country before his personal desires, and he accepted the burden of being the first President of the United States. Although we could say much about this great man, I will speak only about his wise saying on preparedness.

One of the most powerful ways of saving serenity is to be primed for hostility.Wise statesmen know future conflicts with angry, aggressive nations are likely if a country lapses into military weakness.

Consequently the wise president will appeal to the other statesmen and citizens to fund the military and so preserve peace. But if a statesman, because he thinks diplomacy will prevent war, unwisely argues against a strong military in order to

avoid hard decisions out of cowardice , he will he utterly deprived of the peace he seeks. His actions will actually create an environment where war will become inevitable.

For just as those who develop their soccer skills laboriously on the practice fields and receive the praise for winning against tough opponents with great joy, in the same way those nations which sacrificially prepare for war enjoy the fruit of preserving peace.

Consider Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, who, after World War II, built up a powerful nuclear force to act as a deterrent to future aggression. Though the cost was staggering the result has been the longest period of peace between dominant powers in the history of our planet. Their actions have influenced each succeeding President to take Washington’s wise words to heart.

Consider the wise words of President Franklin Roosevelt who said, “Peace, like war, can succeed only where there is a will to enforce it, and where there is available power to enforce it.” President Roosevelt meant by ‘available power’ what Washington meant by ‘being prepared for war.’

Those who consider these points must admire Washington for his outstandingly wise saying on preparing for peace.

Final Draft Check each of the eight heads above and correct errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation. On a separate sheet of paper rewrite the eight paragraphs in the form of a final draft.

It is right to admire one of the United States’ wisest presidents, George Washington. He fought heroically in the Revolutionary War. He placed the needs of the country before his personal desires, and he accepted the burden of being the first President of the United States. Although we could say much about this great man, I will speak only about his wise saying on preparedness. [Encomium]

One of the most powerful ways of saving serenity is to be primed for hostility. [Paraphrase]Wise statesmen know future conflicts with angry, aggressive nations are likely if a country lapses into military weakness.

Consequently the wise president will appeal to the other statesmen and citizens to fund the military and so preserve peace. [Cause]But if a statesman, because he thinks diplomacy will prevent war, unwisely argues against a strong military in order to avoid hard

decisions out of cowardice , he will he utterly deprived of the peace he seeks. His actions will actually create an environment where war will become inevitable. [Converse]

For just as those who develop their soccer skills laboriously on the practice fields and receive the praise for winning against tough opponents with great joy, in the same way those nations which sacrificially prepare for war enjoy the fruit of preserving peace. [Analogy]

Consider Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, who, after World War II, built up a powerful nuclear force to act as a deterrent to future aggression. Though the cost was staggering the result has been the longest period of peace between dominant powers in the history of our planet. Their actions have influenced each succeeding President to take Washington’s wise words to heart. [Example]

Consider the wise words of President Franklin Roosevelt who said, “Peace, like war, can succeed only where there is a will to enforce it, and where there is available power to enforce it.” President Roosevelt meant by ‘available power’ what Washington meant by ‘being prepared for war.’ [Testimony]

Those who consider these points must admire Washington for his outstandingly wise saying on preparing for peace. [Epilogue]