Trudy was glad to live now when speeches mostly focused on getting a customer to purchase rather than back in Aristotles day when speeches had such a formal structure. Does Trudy understand the history of speeches?

Responses

Yes, today speeches are far more casual in length and purpose than in Aristotles day.

No, there were no sales presentations in Aristotles day.

Yes, speeches today only have one main idea in each.

No, Trudy is trying to persuade, which Aristotle recognized as a primary purpose of speeches.