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According to Gorgias, what is the noble type of rhetoric aimed at?
According to Gorgias, what is the noble type of rhetoric aimed at?
- Persuasion through discourse
- Training and improvement of the souls of the citizens (correct)
- Saying what is welcome to the audience
- Flattery and disgraceful declamation
Why does Socrates argue that doing injustice is a greater evil than suffering injustice?
Why does Socrates argue that doing injustice is a greater evil than suffering injustice?
- Doing injustice has an excess of evil (correct)
- Suffering injustice is easier to bear
- Suffering injustice leads to personal growth
- Doing injustice is more beneficial for the individual
What must the rhetorician have in order to use rhetoric effectively, according to the text?
What must the rhetorician have in order to use rhetoric effectively, according to the text?
- Knowledge of the subject matter (correct)
- A charismatic personality
- Fluency in multiple languages
- Familiarity with the audience
How does Gorgias describe rulership in the text?
How does Gorgias describe rulership in the text?
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What are the two types of rhetoric discussed?
What are the two types of rhetoric discussed?
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