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There should be the same observation of emphasis , and " the same change of notes on the emphatic syllables , as in ... The pauses relative to the sense only , ” ( which he calls sentential , ) " are to be observed in the same manner as ...
There should be the same observation of emphasis , and " the same change of notes on the emphatic syllables , as in ... The pauses relative to the sense only , ” ( which he calls sentential , ) " are to be observed in the same manner as ...
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I have often observed that on mimicking the looks and gestures , of angry or placid , or frightened or daring men , I 66 “ have involuntarily found my mind turned to that passion. 44 These observations are very favourable to the ...
I have often observed that on mimicking the looks and gestures , of angry or placid , or frightened or daring men , I 66 “ have involuntarily found my mind turned to that passion. 44 These observations are very favourable to the ...
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Rules necessary , particularly at the commencement , 282 – judicious observations on , from Engel , n . ... Simplicity to be observed in positions and changes , 302 - to be observed in transitions , 420S. of gesture and opposite ...
Rules necessary , particularly at the commencement , 282 – judicious observations on , from Engel , n . ... Simplicity to be observed in positions and changes , 302 - to be observed in transitions , 420S. of gesture and opposite ...
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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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