Key phrases in Farrago's definition and rules are "quality material" and literary merit" When considering literature focus on the quality of the work. Quality materials excites the mind and senses. When cutting literature for use in a script, you must be careful to keep intact the author's ideas, images and intent.
You must write an introduction that doesn't only capture the audience's attention, but also explain what has been learned, what can be learned and why they should listen. You also need to write transitions between the pieces that will develop your ideas and guide your audience to a conclusion. Introductions and transitions follow a pattern, or use a stylistic device such as a metaphor or an allusion, can more effectively explain and guide the audience through the script.
Students should sharpen skills in prose and poetry reading before entering this category. Farrago requires time, thought and effort.