The Progressive Fifth, Or, Elocutionary Reader: In which the Principles of Elocution are Illustrated by Reading Exercises in Connection with the Rules : for the Use of Schools and Academies |
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... called Immutable , Mutable , and Indef- inite . 1. An immutable syllable is one in which a short vowel is fol lowed ... called ? When is a syllable said to be long ? When short ? What are syllables called when considered in relation to ...
... called Immutable , Mutable , and Indef- inite . 1. An immutable syllable is one in which a short vowel is fol lowed ... called ? When is a syllable said to be long ? When short ? What are syllables called when considered in relation to ...
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... called the RADICAL STRESS , and may be represented to the eye and illustrated thus : — Time - ly . QUESTIONS . What is an indefinite syllable ? What is meant by force , or stresa of voice ? Is it important to understand and apply it ...
... called the RADICAL STRESS , and may be represented to the eye and illustrated thus : — Time - ly . QUESTIONS . What is an indefinite syllable ? What is meant by force , or stresa of voice ? Is it important to understand and apply it ...
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... called the FINAL STRESS , and may be illustrated thus : We ' ep - ing . -- NOTE 2. The final stress is employed in the utterance of language ex- pressive of ill - humor ; as of fretful impatience , peevishness , complaint , obstinacy ...
... called the FINAL STRESS , and may be illustrated thus : We ' ep - ing . -- NOTE 2. The final stress is employed in the utterance of language ex- pressive of ill - humor ; as of fretful impatience , peevishness , complaint , obstinacy ...
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... called the ME- DIAN STRESS , and may be illustrated thus : Cha ' -n - ges . NOTE 3. The median stress is employed in the utterance of language of gentle emotions , and of a lofty , sublime , and dignified character ; and also in calm ...
... called the ME- DIAN STRESS , and may be illustrated thus : Cha ' -n - ges . NOTE 3. The median stress is employed in the utterance of language of gentle emotions , and of a lofty , sublime , and dignified character ; and also in calm ...
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... called the THOROUGH STRESS , and may be illustrated thus : - Cha rge . NOTE . 5. The through stress is employed in uttering the language of authoritative command ; as when an officer of the army delivers his orders to his soldiers ; and ...
... called the THOROUGH STRESS , and may be illustrated thus : - Cha rge . NOTE . 5. The through stress is employed in uttering the language of authoritative command ; as when an officer of the army delivers his orders to his soldiers ; and ...
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Page 274 - I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings, that " except the Lord build the house they labor in vain that build it.
Page 479 - Form! Risest from forth thy silent sea of pines, How silently! Around thee and above Deep is the air and dark, substantial, black, An ebon mass: methinks thou piercest it, As with a wedge! But when I look again, It is thine own calm home, thy crystal shrine, Thy habitation from eternity! 0 dread and silent Mount! I gazed upon thee, Till thou, still present to the bodily sense, Didst vanish from my thought: entranced in prayer 1 worshipped the Invisible alone.
Page 338 - Dear lovely bowers of innocence and ease, Seats of my youth, when every sport could please, How often have I loitered o'er thy green, Where humble happiness endeared each scene...
Page 471 - Shylock, we would have moneys :' you say so ; You, that did void your rheum upon my beard And foot me as you spurn a stranger cur Over your threshold : moneys is your suit. What should I say to you ? Should I not say, ' Hath a dog money ? is it possible A cur can lend three thousand ducats?
Page 235 - BRIGHTEST and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid; Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
Page 424 - Liberty first and Union afterwards ; but everywhere, spread all over in characters of living light, blazing on all its ample folds, as they float over the sea and over the land, and in every wind under the whole heavens, that other sentiment, dear to every true American heart, Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable.
Page 470 - And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine, And all for use of that which is mine own. Well then, it now appears you need my help: Go to, then; you come to me, and you say 'Shylock, we would have moneys...
Page 470 - Signior Antonio, many a time and oft In the Rialto you have rated me About my moneys and my usances : Still have I borne it with a patient shrug, For sufferance is the badge of all our tribe. You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine, And all for use of that which is mine own.
Page 253 - Fairest of stars, last in the train of night, If better thou belong not to the dawn, Sure pledge of day, that crown'st the smiling morn With thy bright circlet, praise him in thy sphere, While day arises, that sweet hour of prime.
Page 192 - O ye gods, ye gods ! must I endure all this ? BRU. All this ! ay, more : fret till your proud heart break ; Go show your slaves how choleric you are, And make your bondmen tremble. Must I budge ? Must I observe you ? must I stand and crouch Under your testy humour ? By the gods, You shall digest the venom of your spleen, Though it do split you ; for, from this day forth, I '11 use you for my mirth, yea, for my laughter, When you are waspish.