Ah the smooth tongue of Cicero!
On the Rostra they stood, genearation apon generation of Roman
orators. Defending, condeming, nothing was more important in the law
courts than a persuasive voice and manner! This glossary of rhetorical terms often used in Latin and Greek (not to
mention other languages!) may often prove useful. Comprehensive, it
carries Phil Ambrose's seal of
approval! Do you know what onomatopoeia
means? Well you ought to!
Cicero certainly did. He, of all orators, understood the best that a persuasive argument was the ultimate power. Hear him say so in his own words. Cicero managed to win the Pro Roscio after all! Those who seek ultimate power in the modern world in the form of education are advised to take a look at key terms in litearture, which is, although useful for students at any age, is specifically geared towards the collegian.
For those interested in poetry, Donatus, de tropis provides an explanation of tropes. An English translation is available. Further study is provided by Literary and Rhetorical Terms: By Category. Including such things as ballads, lampoon, satire and sonnet, it is yet another invaluable resource for not only the Classics student, but the English student as well. Also if you've ever thought Latin is a dead langauge, think again! NAILLS will prove you dead wrong!
Georgia Tech has set up its own gallery. Although not the most modest of sites, it is easy to follow through, and recommended for browsers.
With the background of rhetoric thus firmly established and understood, we can continue onwards, studying ancient rhetoric online. Learn how an innocent man could be condemned to death by the words of a skilled prosecutor. From arrangement and style to delivery, it's all here!
Unaccustomed as I am... the official web page of UVM Ex-President Tom Salmon! No just kidding! This in fact is the ultimate resource for writing a speech. If its for Rhetoric 1B in college, or a junior high speech-writing contest, everything you need is here! It even includes an "Automatic Wedding Speech Writer." Honestly, if that isn't the final word on the matter I can't say what is!
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Last updated: 21 July 1997 Send Comments to: Eleanor Rodgers, erodgers@uclink4.berkeley.edu Copyright © 1997 UVM Classics Department All Rights Reserved. |