The Art of Elocution, Or, Logical and Musical Reading and Declamation: With an Appendix, Containing a Copious Practice in Oratorical, Poetical, and Dramatic Reading and Recitation ; the Whole Forming a Complete Speaker, Well Adapted to Private Pupils, Classes, and the Use of Schools |
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... burst of Othello's pas- sion :碑 If thou dost slander her , and torture me , Never pray more ! Great power and expression may be added to the phrase " torture me , " by the introduction of this pause , with the emphasis of force , on ...
... burst of Othello's pas- sion :碑 If thou dost slander her , and torture me , Never pray more ! Great power and expression may be added to the phrase " torture me , " by the introduction of this pause , with the emphasis of force , on ...
Page 150
... bursts and smokes around . As the troubled noise of the ocean when roll the waves on high ; as the last peal of the thunder of heaven ; such is the noise of battle . The groan of the people spreads over the hills . It was like the ...
... bursts and smokes around . As the troubled noise of the ocean when roll the waves on high ; as the last peal of the thunder of heaven ; such is the noise of battle . The groan of the people spreads over the hills . It was like the ...
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... burst of passion , should stop to note a cæsural pause , or the rest which , in ordinary poetical reading , marks the close of the line . If he be an artist , a correct ear and good taste will prevent the actor wantonly destroying the ...
... burst of passion , should stop to note a cæsural pause , or the rest which , in ordinary poetical reading , marks the close of the line . If he be an artist , a correct ear and good taste will prevent the actor wantonly destroying the ...
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... burst of sound . with short and distinct strokes of sound ; to be used in rapid and energetic delivery . a smooth , even flow of tone , pro- per for the delivery of unim- passioned verse . The following terms denote the character of the ...
... burst of sound . with short and distinct strokes of sound ; to be used in rapid and energetic delivery . a smooth , even flow of tone , pro- per for the delivery of unim- passioned verse . The following terms denote the character of the ...
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... burst of thunder , Upon the heads of all who sat beneath ; Lords , ladies , captains , counsellors , or priests , Their choice nobility and flower , Met from all parts , to solemnise this feast . | maestoso . Samson with these immix'd ...
... burst of thunder , Upon the heads of all who sat beneath ; Lords , ladies , captains , counsellors , or priests , Their choice nobility and flower , Met from all parts , to solemnise this feast . | maestoso . Samson with these immix'd ...
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