An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking: Calculated to Improve the Mind and Refine the Taste of Youth. To which is Prefixed, Rules in Elocution, and Directions for Expressing the Principal Passions of the MindPublished and sold by David Hogan, 1816 - 230 pàgines |
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Pàgina viii
... whole meaning of a phrase of ten depends on the emphasis ; and is absolutely necessary that it should be laid on the proper words . Cadence is a falling of the voice in pronouncing the clos- ing syllable of a period . This ought not to ...
... whole meaning of a phrase of ten depends on the emphasis ; and is absolutely necessary that it should be laid on the proper words . Cadence is a falling of the voice in pronouncing the clos- ing syllable of a period . This ought not to ...
Pàgina x
... whole frame . Perplexity draws down the eye - brows , hangs the head , casts down the eyes , closes the eye - lids , shuts the mouth and pinches the lips : then suddenly the whole body is agitated , the person walks about hastily ...
... whole frame . Perplexity draws down the eye - brows , hangs the head , casts down the eyes , closes the eye - lids , shuts the mouth and pinches the lips : then suddenly the whole body is agitated , the person walks about hastily ...
Pàgina xi
... whole form an erect and graceful air . The voice is firm , and the accent strong and articulate . Boasting is loud and blustering . The eyes stare , the face is red and bloated , the mouth pouts , the voice is hol- low , the arms akimbo ...
... whole form an erect and graceful air . The voice is firm , and the accent strong and articulate . Boasting is loud and blustering . The eyes stare , the face is red and bloated , the mouth pouts , the voice is hol- low , the arms akimbo ...
Pàgina xii
... whole frame agitated . Peevishness is expressed in nearly the same manner , but with more moderation ; the eyes a - squint upon the object of displeasure , the upper lip drawn up disdainfully . Malice sets the jaws , or gnashes with the ...
... whole frame agitated . Peevishness is expressed in nearly the same manner , but with more moderation ; the eyes a - squint upon the object of displeasure , the upper lip drawn up disdainfully . Malice sets the jaws , or gnashes with the ...
Pàgina 16
... whole race of coxcombs . Nature , in her whole drama , never drew such a part ; she has sometimes made a fool , but a coxcomb is always of his own making . 4. It is the infirmity of little minds to be taken with every appearance , and ...
... whole race of coxcombs . Nature , in her whole drama , never drew such a part ; she has sometimes made a fool , but a coxcomb is always of his own making . 4. It is the infirmity of little minds to be taken with every appearance , and ...
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