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Page 189
... composition , whatever be the language , whatever the subject , should read it , even if alone , both audibly and distinctly . In a composition of this character , not only precise words are admitted , but words metaphorical and orna ...
... composition , whatever be the language , whatever the subject , should read it , even if alone , both audibly and distinctly . In a composition of this character , not only precise words are admitted , but words metaphorical and orna ...
Page 209
... composition , which he delivers , more interest than it can derive from mere reading ; or rather desire to give it the highest interest of which it is capable ; he must commit it perfectly to memory , and adorn and enforce it with all ...
... composition , which he delivers , more interest than it can derive from mere reading ; or rather desire to give it the highest interest of which it is capable ; he must commit it perfectly to memory , and adorn and enforce it with all ...
Page 210
... composition of the speaker , may be considered according to the order of the requisite ac- quirements in the place immediately after rhetorical reading ; to all the requisites for which , recitation must add perfect memory and suitable ...
... composition of the speaker , may be considered according to the order of the requisite ac- quirements in the place immediately after rhetorical reading ; to all the requisites for which , recitation must add perfect memory and suitable ...
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Chironomia or a Treatise on Rhetorical Delivery | 1 |
Of the Voice | 27 |
Of the VoiceGeneral Precepts | 67 |
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