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Medieval/Renaissance Rhetoric
A short essay (250-350 words, usually a little less than one page typed,single-spaced), in which you examine medieval and/or Renaissancerhetoric. To what extent do you think that rhetoric in the Middle Agescontinued the rhetorical tradition as it had been developed by theGreeks and the Romans? Some have argued that the medieval “arts” ofletter-writing, poetry, and preaching keep only the forms of classicalrhetoric, while others say they adapt the classical approach to thedemands of a changing society. What do you think? Alternatively, you maypose your own question that covers the period and write about it. Justremember to keep your topic focused!