Canons of Rhetoric

Definition

The Canons of Rhetoric are the five fundamental principles that guide effective communication and persuasive writing. They include invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery.

Related terms

Style:

The way in which ideas are expressed through language.

Invention:

The process of generating ideas and arguments for a piece of writing or speech.

Arrangement:

The organization and structure of ideas within a piece of writing or speech.