Questions on Neo-Aristotelian

1. The book define Aristotelian criticism as such: a critic anal yes an artifact in a 4 step process...1) selecting an artifact 2.) analyzing the artifact 3.) formulating a research question and 4.) writing the essay.

2. Reconstructing the context in which the artifact occurred; application of the 5 canons to the artifact; assessing the impact of the artifact on the audience.

3. Invention, the location and creation of ideas and materials for the speech; Organization, the structure or arrangement of the speech; Style, the language of the speech; Memory mastery of the subject matter, which may include the actual memorizing of the speech; Delivery, management of the voice and gestures in the presentation of the speech.