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The first position of the right foot , noted R. 1 . The upper part of the figure represents the elevation of the position , the lower the plan . Fig . 2 , and 7. In this position the right foot ( advanced before the left about the ...
The first position of the right foot , noted R. 1 . The upper part of the figure represents the elevation of the position , the lower the plan . Fig . 2 , and 7. In this position the right foot ( advanced before the left about the ...
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The angle formed by lines drawn through the length of the feet in this position is nearly equal to a right angle , or 90 degrees . In this position , if the feet are very near together , the entire sole of the left foot may lightly ...
The angle formed by lines drawn through the length of the feet in this position is nearly equal to a right angle , or 90 degrees . In this position , if the feet are very near together , the entire sole of the left foot may lightly ...
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R. 2. means advance two steps to the 2d position of the right . In private declamations or recitations on a platform or rostrum , these figures are not necessary : as a single step in advancing or retiring is sufficient .
R. 2. means advance two steps to the 2d position of the right . In private declamations or recitations on a platform or rostrum , these figures are not necessary : as a single step in advancing or retiring is sufficient .
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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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