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And of this sincerity , the natural indications are his earnestness of manner manifested by the tones of his voice , the expression of his countenance , and the force of his gestures : of these all men are judges , and in these ...
And of this sincerity , the natural indications are his earnestness of manner manifested by the tones of his voice , the expression of his countenance , and the force of his gestures : of these all men are judges , and in these ...
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this divine countenance , the thoughtful brow , the penetrating eye , the spirit - breathing lips , the deep intelligence of the as" sembled features . How they all conspiring speak ! What harmony ! -A single ray including all possible ...
this divine countenance , the thoughtful brow , the penetrating eye , the spirit - breathing lips , the deep intelligence of the as" sembled features . How they all conspiring speak ! What harmony ! -A single ray including all possible ...
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Art has little to do in this matter : the expression of the countenance is faithful , and that of the voice is also faithful ; they are the universal language of all men , however rudely they may speak the language of convention .
Art has little to do in this matter : the expression of the countenance is faithful , and that of the voice is also faithful ; they are the universal language of all men , however rudely they may speak the language of convention .
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Contents
Chironomia or a Treatise on Rhetorical Delivery | 1 |
Of the Voice | 27 |
Of the VoiceGeneral Precepts | 67 |
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| Title | Chironomia: Or, A Treatise on Rhetorical Delivery Landmarks in rhetoric and public address |
| Author | Gilbert Austin |
| Editors | Mary Margaret Robb, Lester Thonssen |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Southern Illinois University Press, 1966 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 26 Feb 2008 |
| ISBN | 0809302292, 9780809302291 |
| Length | 583 pages |
| Subjects | › Language Arts & Disciplines / General |
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