SPEECH AND THEATER ARTS
CANONS OF RHETORIC by Cicero (Roman
Philosopher
(IDEM – P)
1. Investigation (inventio) – coming up with
material for a text (brainstorming, research,
planning)
2. Arrangement (disposition) – arrange ideas in a
logical and organized manner
3. Style (elocutio) – delivery, speaking style,
language
4. Memory (memoria) – learn the presentation and
memorable features
5. Delivery (pronuntiato) – how you actually
delivery your speech
ARISTOTELIAN ELEMENTS OF PLAY
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Plot – events, incidents, problems
Characters – agents of the plot, vehicle of conflict
Theme – central thought of the play
Language (Diction) – words choice (playwright);
enunciation (actors)
5. Rhythm – “the music of the language”
6. Spectacle – everything in the play that acts to its
sensory effect; production and props
RELATED TERMS
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Dyadic relationships – relationship between two
people
Metatext – criticism of others; comments and
opinions of others after the publication of the text
Cross of the fourth wall – invisible banner/wall
between actor and audience
Color-blind casting – races are set aside
especially if a role is not ethnic-specific
Channel – the means used to convey message
Language – the prime tool of communication
Scriptwriter – writes scripts
Playwright – writes plays