Question

One classical rhetorician was pointed to as having had the greatest influence on the shape of rhetorical theory and practice in the Middle Ages. Which of this classical rhetorician’s works was pointed to as providing the foundation for the vast majority of medieval rhetorical treatises and practices?

Answer 1

Answer:

Marcus Tullius Cicero

Explanation:

Marcus Tullius Cicero influences the shaping of rhetorical theory and practices in the middle ages. Ciceronian rhetoric pointed as providing the foundation for the vast majority of Medieval period rhetorical treatises and practices by helping in shaping private life along with education, Church, administration. The rhetorical theory emerged from the understanding of how the language works for people. The origin of classical rhetoric theory traced back to ancient times.