Quintilian and Modern Writing

Advances in the History of Rhetoric May 2016

James J. Murphy

Abstract

ABSTRACT Quintilian makes writing one of the four interrelating elements (with reading, speaking, and listening) to be used in producing in his “perfect orator” what he calls “habit” (hexis), or the facility of being able to write or speak well on any subject. It requires constant study over time, requires organization, and is reinforced by constant practice. His practical observations on writing may well have value for us in modern times.

Journal: Advances in the History of Rhetoric
Published: 2016-05-03
DOI: 10.1080/15362426.2016.1182406
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Topics: rhetorical theory multimodality multilingual writers

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