The trivium refers to the three steps that make up the classical education model:
Grammar, Dialectic, and Rhetoric.
That's it. That's Classical Education.
Alphas Know How to Learn Anything
step 1
Grammar:
Define Terms
The 5 Core Habits(TM)
Naming
Know the appropriate word.
Attending
Differentiate the word from other known ides.
Memorizing
Remember the definition to build a knowledge base.
Expressing
Use the body and senses to share knowledge.
Storytelling
Use words, specifically written or spoken, to share knowledge.
step 2
Dialectic:
Ask Questions
The 5 Common Topics
Definition
Discover what something is.
Comparison
Discover similarities first, then differences.
Relationship
Discover causes and effects.
Circumstance
Discover what else is happening at the same time in other places.
Testimony
Discover what others say.
step 3
Rhetoric:
Argue Your Position
The 5 Cannons
Memory
The flooding of words and sensory stimuli associated with an idea.
Invention
The asking of questions through the Five Common Topics.
Arrangement
The sorting of invention into organized thoughts.
Style
The choosing of the best way to present the thoughts.
Delivery
The practicing of presenting the best thoughts.
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Seriously. I'm an idiot. You should not listen to me.
Anything I say that is worth listening to is plagiarized.
The foregoing, for instance, was plagiarized from Classical Conversations.
- Kevin "Sasquatch" Anderson