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De Oratore Fact-Matching Game

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De Oratore is a game that challenges players to use their communication and problem-solving skills to piece together important information fragments, much like the orator in Cicero’s work. In this game, players must use spells for hints and extra time to unravel the mysteries and uncover the truth.

  • Players must carefully analyze information fragments to uncover hidden connections.
  • Use spells strategically to gain hints about the next steps or buy more time to solve a difficult puzzle.
  • Collaborate with other players to share information and work together towards a common goal.

Game Details: De Oratore is a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • De Oratore is a dialogue written by Cicero in 55 BCE, discussing the ideal orator and the art of rhetoric.
  • The dialogue is set in 91 BCE, during a time of political instability in Rome.
  • De Oratore is divided into three books, each focusing on different aspects of rhetoric and oratory.
  • Cicero draws on the teachings of Greek philosophers and rhetoricians in De Oratore.
  • The character Crassus, one of the speakers in the dialogue, is based on the real-life Roman orator Lucius Licinius Crassus.
  • De Oratore discusses the importance of ethos, logos, and pathos in persuasive speech.
  • Cicero argues that the ideal orator must be knowledgeable in a wide range of subjects, including law, history, and philosophy.
  • De Oratore also emphasizes the importance of delivery and style in effective oratory.
  • Cicero believed that oratory was a crucial skill for statesmen and politicians in ancient Rome.
  • De Oratore influenced later Renaissance writers and thinkers, such as Petrarch and Erasmus.
  • Cicero's views on rhetoric in De Oratore were influenced by his own experiences as a lawyer and politician.
  • De Oratore is considered one of Cicero's most important works on rhetoric and oratory.
  • The dialogue explores the role of emotions and character in persuasive speech.
  • De Oratore includes examples of famous speeches from Greek and Roman history, analyzed for their rhetorical techniques.
  • Cicero believed that the ideal orator should be able to adapt their style and arguments to different audiences and situations.
  • De Oratore discusses the ethical responsibilities of the orator and the importance of speaking truthfully and persuasively.
  • Cicero considered oratory to be both an art and a science, requiring both natural talent and rigorous study.
  • De Oratore also touches on the role of humor and wit in effective public speaking.
  • The dialogue ends with a call for orators to uphold the values of justice, wisdom, and virtue in their speeches.
  • De Oratore is part of a larger body of Cicero's works on rhetoric, including Brutus and Orator.

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