'Instituciones Oratorias VIII' Summary

Quintilian begins by discussing the importance of a liberal education for the orator. He then defines rhetoric as the art of speaking well in order to persuade. He divides rhetoric into five parts: invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery. Quintilian devotes the most attention to style, which he considers to be the most important part of rhetoric. He discusses the different qualities of style, such as clarity, conciseness, and elegance. He also provides advice on how to use figures of speech and other rhetorical devices effectively. Quintilian concludes by discussing the importance of delivery. He emphasizes the need for the orator to be well-prepared and to speak with confidence and passion.