Canons of Rhetoric
What is Inventio?
Inventio is the process of developing an effective argument.
What cannon is organizing an argument?
Dispositio
Why is Memoria important?
Memorizing literary references and your speech makes the delivery of your speech better.
What Roman orator created the 5 cannons of rhetoric?
Cicero
What does it mean to have good eye contact?
Good eye contact means the speaker establishes eye contact with the entire audience.
In what year did this Roman rhetorician revise the 5 cannons of rhetoric?
In 95 AD Quintilian revised the 5 cannons of rhetoric.
What are the 6 characteristics of effective speech delivery?
1. Good eye contact
2. Effective hand gestures
3. Good body movements
4. Structured posture
5. Strong facial expression
6. Vocal qualities