- The exam will take place in Kenan Hall rm. 1111 at regular class time (9:30am–10:45am).
- You will be able to use your book and readings on the essay section only. You will turn in the Terms and Short Answer sections before beginning the essay section.
- There are no computers in the exam room; you will write directly on the exam and you will be provided with lined paper for the essay section.
- The exam is worth 50 points. There are three sections:
- Terms (15 questions, 15 points)
- Short Answer (10 questions, 15 points)
- Essay (1 question, 20 points)
- Make certain to review the conclusion and terms at the end of the Herrick chapters.
- Review lists, tables, bullets, etc.
Terms
Pay particular attention to the following terms.
- Artistic proofs
- Deliberative oratory
- Dunamis
- Eidei topoi
- Enthymeme
- Epideictic oratory
- Ethos
- Eudaimonia
- Forensic oratory
- Inartistic proofs
- Koinoi topoi
- Logos
- Pathos
- Syllogism
- Topos
- Ante rem
- Arrangement
- Circa rem
- Confirmatio
- Confutatio
- Delectare
- Delivery
- Docere
- Exordium
- Expression
- Facetiae
- In re
- Invention
- Memory
- Movere
- Narratio
- Peroratio
- Post rem
- Res publica
Class-generated short answers
1. What are the three artistic proofs? Ethos, Pathos, Logos
2. What are the three rhetorical settings? Deliberative, Epideictic, Forensic
3. Which artistic proof evokes emotion in an audience? Pathos
4. What kind of arguments can be used in any rhetorical setting? Koinoi topoi or Common Topics
5. What is at the center of Aristotle's rhetorical theory? The Enthymeme
6. What is the difference between dialectic and rhetoric when it comes to purpose? Dialectic tests an argument and rhetoric defends an idea or oneself
7. Aristotle breaks down character into what three constituent parts? Phronesis (intelligence), Arete (virtue), Eunoia (goodwill)
8. Aristotle identifies what four reasons for rhetoric's usefulness? 1. Truth has a tendency to prevail over falsity through advocacy. 2. It allows us to argue for truth using beliefs already held by listeners. 3. It allows us to argue on opposed sides of an issue to discover what the facts of the matter are. 4. It allows us to defend ourselves through speech.
9. Which artistic proof did Aristotle state was the most potent? Ethos
10. Where do the three rhetorical setting take place? Deliberative = the legislature, Epideictic = public ceremonial gathering, Forensic = courtroom
11. What are Cicero's five canons of rhetoric? Invention, Arrangement, Expression, Memory, Delivery
12. Which of the following is not a source of proof for Quintilian?
A. From admission
B. From written confession
C. From senses
D. From common belief
E. From laws, contracts, and agreements
13. What three functions does Cicero assign to oratory? to teach (docere), to delight (delectare), to move (movere)
14. What are Longinus's five sources of great writing? 1. vigor of mental conception 2. strong and inspired emotion 3. the adequate fashioning of figures (both of speech and of thought) 4. nobility of diction which in turn includes the choice of words and the use of figurative and artistic language 5. dignified and distinguished word arrangement
15.What are the five parts of Quintilian's judicial speech? Exordium (introduction), Narratio (statement of facts), Confirmatio (support of claims), Confutatio (rebuttal of counterarguments), Peroratio (conclusion)
16. Oratory and ______ were inseparable concepts for the Romans. Personal character
17. What virtue did the Romans admire above all others? Wisdom
18. In which of his works does Cicero discuss the five canons of rhetoric? De Inventione
19. What three aspects make up character for Cicero? dignity, worthy achievements, a solid reputation
20. Who was ancient Rome's most famous and successful rhetoric teacher? Quintilian
21. What was Cicero's first book on rhetoric? De Inventione
22. Who defined rhetoric as the art of a good man (or citizen) speaking well? Quintilian
23. What two types of questions did Quintilian identify? definite and indefinite
24. Who wrote On the Sublime? Longinus
Essays
You will be presented with three choices for your essay response. You will select only one. The hints below give you a general idea about the subject of each prompt.
- One prompt regards Aristotle's argument for why rhetoric is a true techne.
- One prompt regards Cicero's notion of the idea orator
- One prompt regards Quintilian's educational practice.