Monday, September 21, 2015

History of Public Speaking Chapter review

AGENDA:

Read and review Ch. 2 in online text.  Answer the following questions in lieu of a test on Ch. 2!
Chapter review questions (Handout):

1. What historical events gave rise to Athens establishing democracy for its citizens?
2. Who was Draco, and what did he do in Athens?
3. Under whose reign did Athens enjoy its greatest glory, and why?
4. Who was Plato, and what form of inquiry did he advocate?
5. Who was Aristotle, and what is he most noted for?
6. What did the Romans borrow from the Greeks and how did they improve upon it?
7. Why was Cicero considered to be the greatest Roman orator?
8. What did Quintilian contribute to the art of persuasion?
9. What role did rhetoric play in education in the Middle Ages?
10. The Renaissance gave birth to the Humanists and Rationalists. Can you describe
the differences between the two and name two representatives from each and their
contributions to persuasion?
11. What is the “epistemological tradition” and who best represent this movement?

If time permits, work on your resume or college essay.

HMWK:  Read Ch. 3 in online text

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