Wiley's Elocution and Oratory: Giving a Thorough Treatise on the Art of Reading and Speaking. Containing Numerous and Choice Selections of Didactic, Humorous, and Dramatic Styles, from the Most Celebrated Authors ... |
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Page 15
... Stand in a perfectly erect , but easy posture , with the weight of the body resting on one foot ; the feet at the proper ang'e and distance from each other . 1. EFFUSIVE OR TRANQUIL BREATHING . Draw in slowly , a full breath , and send ...
... Stand in a perfectly erect , but easy posture , with the weight of the body resting on one foot ; the feet at the proper ang'e and distance from each other . 1. EFFUSIVE OR TRANQUIL BREATHING . Draw in slowly , a full breath , and send ...
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... stand in thought too deep : - All heaven and earth are still : From the high host Of stars to the lulled lake , and mountain coast , All is concentrated in a life intense , Where not a beam , nor air , nor leaf 16 WILEY'S ELOCUTION ...
... stand in thought too deep : - All heaven and earth are still : From the high host Of stars to the lulled lake , and mountain coast , All is concentrated in a life intense , Where not a beam , nor air , nor leaf 16 WILEY'S ELOCUTION ...
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... stands the oak , the monarch of the wood : How sweet and solemn is this midnight scene ! The silver moon unclouded holds her way Through skies where I could count each little star ; The fanning west wind scarcely stirs the leaves ; The ...
... stands the oak , the monarch of the wood : How sweet and solemn is this midnight scene ! The silver moon unclouded holds her way Through skies where I could count each little star ; The fanning west wind scarcely stirs the leaves ; The ...
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... stands before me ; For he is like the accursed and crafty snake ! Hence ! from my sight ! -Thou Satan , get behind me , Go from my sight ! —I hate and I despise thee ! NULATION . more of the oral aring to the most AND ORATORY . 21 Guttural.
... stands before me ; For he is like the accursed and crafty snake ! Hence ! from my sight ! -Thou Satan , get behind me , Go from my sight ! —I hate and I despise thee ! NULATION . more of the oral aring to the most AND ORATORY . 21 Guttural.
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... stand on end , Like quills upon the fretful porcupine : But this eternal blazon must not be To ears of flesh and blood : -List , —list , —O list ! — If thou didst ever thy dear father love , Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder ...
... stand on end , Like quills upon the fretful porcupine : But this eternal blazon must not be To ears of flesh and blood : -List , —list , —O list ! — If thou didst ever thy dear father love , Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder ...
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