1. Apostrophe in Greek Oratory.
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USHER, STEPHEN
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APOSTROPHE (Rhetoric) , *ORATORY , *FIGURES of speech , *GREEK speeches, addresses, etc. , *COURTS , *SPEECHWRITING , *HISTORY ,GREEK politics & government, to 146 B.C. - Abstract
The article discusses the use of apostrophe, a figure of speech, in Ancient Greek oratory. Specific focus is given to the use of this figure of speech as a means to further one's political career. Apostrophe allowed Greek political actors to connect with their audience in a way that traditional speechwriting could not. Famous orators discussed include Aeschines, Demosthenes, and Quintilian. A list of ancient Greek texts containing oratorical apostrophe is provided. The use of such speeches in Greek law courts is analyzed.
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- 2010
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