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Although the ancient writers have left various and complete systems of rhetoric , as far as relates to the four first divisions , viz . invention , disposition , elocution , ( that is , choice of language ) , and memory ; and although ...
Although the ancient writers have left various and complete systems of rhetoric , as far as relates to the four first divisions , viz . invention , disposition , elocution , ( that is , choice of language ) , and memory ; and although ...
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And if properly understood , attention to language " is a light matter , but as the whole business of rhetoric relates “ to opinion , and is more a matter of necessity than of right , it must be attended to . For in public speaking this ...
And if properly understood , attention to language " is a light matter , but as the whole business of rhetoric relates “ to opinion , and is more a matter of necessity than of right , it must be attended to . For in public speaking this ...
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A NUMBER preceded by an n relates to the notes . App , with a number annexed relates to the Appendix . The other numbers refer to the pages of the Work , except when otherwise stated . Accent , literary , 45 - provincial , 47 .
A NUMBER preceded by an n relates to the notes . App , with a number annexed relates to the Appendix . The other numbers refer to the pages of the Work , except when otherwise stated . Accent , literary , 45 - provincial , 47 .
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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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