Give a brief history of the development of the ?canons of rhetoric? and define each
What will be an ideal response?
The canons of rhetoric are the first systematic categorization of effective spoken and
written language. The first four were delineated by Aristotle. The last was added by
Cicero, a Roman rhetorician.
a. Invention: Finding and discovering the supporting materials and arguments of a
speech.
b. Arrangement: Arranging your arguments and ideas.
c. Style: Choosing the language of the speech.
d. Delivery: Presenting the speech.
e. Memory: Means for remembering a presentation without the use of notes.
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