What innovation in rhetoric is Cicero credited with?
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Answer
Cicero is credited with the innovation of Ciceronian rhetoric, a style of oratory that emphasizes clarity, elegance, and persuasiveness. This style became the standard for Latin prose and influenced European languages up to the 19th century.
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