A discourse or rhetorical argument in general.
The concluding section of a discourse, either written or oral, in which the orator or writer sums up and commends his topic to his audience, particularly as used in the technical sense of a component of ancient Roman oratorical delivery.
A casual conversation, especially one held in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.
To talk casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.