The American Orator, Or, Elegant Extracts in Prose and Poetry: Comprehending a Diversity of Oratorical Specimens, of the Eloquence of Popular Assemblies, of the Bar, of the Pulpit, &c. Principally Intended for the Use of Schools and Academies. To which are Prefixed a Dissertation on Oratorical Delivery and the Outlines of GestureSidney's Press, for John Babcock & Son, New-Haven, and S. & W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C., 1819 - 408 страница |
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All vocal sounds may be divided into two kinds , speaking sounds , and musical
sounds . ... on any certain or uniform tone ; except when the monotone is
introduced , which approaches nearer to common music , than to any other
sound used ...
All vocal sounds may be divided into two kinds , speaking sounds , and musical
sounds . ... on any certain or uniform tone ; except when the monotone is
introduced , which approaches nearer to common music , than to any other
sound used ...
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He should attend to the returning sound , and not begin after a pause till the
sound has ceased . 6th , In very large buildings , where the speaker has little
more advantage than if he were in the open air , he must regulate his voice
accordingly ...
He should attend to the returning sound , and not begin after a pause till the
sound has ceased . 6th , In very large buildings , where the speaker has little
more advantage than if he were in the open air , he must regulate his voice
accordingly ...
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It is the language of nature in the strictest sense , and makes its way to the heart ,
without the utterance of a single sound . Ancient and modern orators are full of
the power of action ; and action , as with the illustrious Grecian orator , seems to ...
It is the language of nature in the strictest sense , and makes its way to the heart ,
without the utterance of a single sound . Ancient and modern orators are full of
the power of action ; and action , as with the illustrious Grecian orator , seems to ...
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... and the needy children now weep ; that , neglected as he was by the world , he
possessed , perhaps , both a sound understanding , and a ' worthy heart ; and is
now carried by angels to rest in Abraham ' s bosom . - At no great distance from ...
... and the needy children now weep ; that , neglected as he was by the world , he
possessed , perhaps , both a sound understanding , and a ' worthy heart ; and is
now carried by angels to rest in Abraham ' s bosom . - At no great distance from ...
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Formidable sounds and furious declamations , confident assertions and lofty
periods , may affect the young and inexperienced ; and perhaps the gentleman
may have contracted his habits of oratory , by conversing more with those of his
own ...
Formidable sounds and furious declamations , confident assertions and lofty
periods , may affect the young and inexperienced ; and perhaps the gentleman
may have contracted his habits of oratory , by conversing more with those of his
own ...
Шта други кажу - Напишите рецензију
Нисмо пронашли ниједну рецензију на уобичајеним местима.
Друга издања - Прикажи све
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| Наслов | The American Orator, Or, Elegant Extracts in Prose and Poetry: Comprehending a Diversity of Oratorical Specimens, of the Eloquence of Popular Assemblies, of the Bar, of the Pulpit, &c. Principally Intended for the Use of Schools and Academies. To which are Prefixed a Dissertation on Oratorical ... |
| Аутор | Increase Cooke |
| Сакупио/ла | Increase Cooke |
| Издавач | Sidney's Press, for John Babcock & Son, New-Haven, and S. & W.R. Babcock, Charleston, S.C., 1819 |
| Оригинал из | Јавна библиотека града Њујорка |
| Дигитализовано | 30 мај 2007 |
| Дужина | 408 страница |
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