Classical Athenian Persuasion

What was the role of the lottery-chosen council in the Athenian assembly?

• To enforce the rules of the assembly

• To choose the speakers for the assembly

• To set the agenda for the meeting

• To decide the outcome of discussions

How long could a speaker address the Athenian assembly?

• For a fixed time of 30 minutes

• As long as the audience was interested

• Until the president decided

• As long as they wanted

What was crucial for a speaker to maintain the audience's attention in the Athenian assembly?

• Having a high social status

• Using loud and persuasive language

• Demonstrating expert credentials and aligning with the audience's interests

• Offering monetary incentives

What would happen if a speaker failed to align their interests with the audience?

• They would be given another chance

• They would be ignored and shouted down

• They would be fined

• They would be removed from the assembly

In what other setting, besides the legislative assembly, did Athenian speakers need to align their discourse with the people's interests?

• In the law courts

• In social gatherings

• In military councils

• In religious ceremonies