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What are the five parts of the speech preparation process as defined by classical rhetoric?
The five parts of the speech preparation process defined by classical rhetoric are invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery.
Key points
- Invention: Discovering evidence and arguments for the speech.
- Arrangement: Organizing evidence and arguments for the audience.
- Style: Using language effectively to express ideas.
- Memory: Practicing the speech for artful delivery.
- Delivery: Utilizing vocal and nonverbal behaviors during the speech.
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A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking
Dan O'Hair & Hannah Rubenstein & Rob Stewart
SIXTH EDITION · Bedford/St. Martin’s