Well, as I was saying, they have hardly uttered a word, or not more than a word, of truth; but you shall hear from me the whole truth: not, however, delivered after their manner, in a set oration duly ornamented with words and phrases. No, indeed! But I shall use the words and arguments which occur to me at the moment; for I am certain that this is right, and that at my time of life I ought not to be appearing before you, O men of Athens, in the character of a juvenile orator—let no one expect this of me. How does Socrates characterize the difference between his accusers’ rhetoric and his own in this excerpt fromThe Apology? Select all that apply.
Answers: A. His accusers’ rhetoric is clumsy and awkward.
B. His rhetoric is more deliberate and well thought out.
C. His accuser’s rhetoric is attractive but empty.
D. His rhetoric is spontaneous and off the cuff.