The American Orator, Or, Elegant Extracts in Prose and Poetry: Comprehending a Diversity of Oratorical Specimens, of the Eloquence of Popular Assemblies, of the Bar, of the Pulpit, &c. Principally Intended for the Use of Schools and Academies. To which are Prefixed a Dissertation on Oratorical Delivery and the Outlines of GestureSidney's Press, for John Babcock & Son, New-Haven, and S. & W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C., 1819 - 408 ページ |
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... and the highest scope of all the study and practice of the art . To oratory belongs whatev- er the perfection of composition can produce , as well as all which the perfections of delivery can externally recommend ORATORICAL DELIVERY . 19.
... and the highest scope of all the study and practice of the art . To oratory belongs whatev- er the perfection of composition can produce , as well as all which the perfections of delivery can externally recommend ORATORICAL DELIVERY . 19.
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... produce a mean- ing totally different from that intended by the author ; and uniformly destroy the beauty , variety , and har- mony of the period . All vocal sounds may be divided into two kinds , speaking sounds , and musical sounds ...
... produce a mean- ing totally different from that intended by the author ; and uniformly destroy the beauty , variety , and har- mony of the period . All vocal sounds may be divided into two kinds , speaking sounds , and musical sounds ...
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... produce grateful melo- dies to the ear . Upon the modulation of the voice , depends that variety which is so pleasing , and so ne- cessary to refresh and relieve the organs of the speak- er , and the ears of the audience , in a long ...
... produce grateful melo- dies to the ear . Upon the modulation of the voice , depends that variety which is so pleasing , and so ne- cessary to refresh and relieve the organs of the speak- er , and the ears of the audience , in a long ...
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... produce forty - five positions . Each of these positions may be varied , almost ad infi- nitum when we consider all the degrees and kinds of tone , passion and emotion which occur in public speaking : all of which influence the ...
... produce forty - five positions . Each of these positions may be varied , almost ad infi- nitum when we consider all the degrees and kinds of tone , passion and emotion which occur in public speaking : all of which influence the ...
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... . The opposite imperfection is tameness ; which ha- zards nothing , is timid and doubtful of its own pow- ers , and produces no great effect . 3. Energy of Gesture.This consists in the firmness and decision OUTLINES OF GESTURE . 63.
... . The opposite imperfection is tameness ; which ha- zards nothing , is timid and doubtful of its own pow- ers , and produces no great effect . 3. Energy of Gesture.This consists in the firmness and decision OUTLINES OF GESTURE . 63.
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245 ページ - I send thee ; to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God ; that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified, by faith that is in me.
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