Classical Rhetoric
Midterm Review Sheet
This review is representative of people/concepts/terms you should know, however it is
not exhaustive. Consult your notes and readings to fill in possible gaps. This multiple
choice exam includes, but is not limited to definition, fill in the blank, matching,
quote/concept identification type questions. Be sure to understand the positions of the
figures in each dialogue and the implications of various definitions to these rhetorical
terms.
Techne (definitions, implications, etc.)
Aristotle’s definition of rhetoric
Characteristics of rhetoric
Political order/culture of Athens
Ekklesia
Agora
Polis
Rhapsodes
Rhetor
Critiques of Sophists
Sophistic definition of rhetoric
To dynaton
To prepon
Gorgias’ rhetorical style
Copia
Kairos
Protogoras
Protagoras’ teaching methods
