1. When and where was Demosthenes born?
2. Give a little information about Demosthenes' childhood. Why is it interesting or ironic that Demosthenes later went on to become a professional orator, or speaker?
2. Give a little information about Demosthenes' childhood. Why is it interesting or ironic that Demosthenes later went on to become a professional orator, or speaker?
3. What was Demosthenes' speaking style like? What did he use besides his voice to get his point across?
4. Demosthenes gave a series of speeches later called the Phillipics. Whom did they warn against? How was this person related to Alexander the Great?