Thucydides: The Peloponnesian War•Grade 7•dialectic Stage
Thucydides' Method
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Comprehension
Identifies Thucydides' criticism of poets for "the exaggeration of his craft"
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Cause & Consequence
Explains why he rejects earlier accounts: "time having robbed most of them of historical value by enthroning them in the region of legend"
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Meaning
Takes a position on whether Thucydides' sacrifice of entertainment for accuracy produces more valuable history
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Defense
Explains why the counterargument has merit
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