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 páginas |
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... Ideas ib . 129 Section 11. Oratory ib . 132 Section 12. Remarks on Reading . Deinology 133 Section 13. Method in Speaking Section 14. Ancient Eloquence ib . 135 Fordyce 137 ib . 139 Section 15. Women polish and improve Society Section ...
... Ideas ib . 129 Section 11. Oratory ib . 132 Section 12. Remarks on Reading . Deinology 133 Section 13. Method in Speaking Section 14. Ancient Eloquence ib . 135 Fordyce 137 ib . 139 Section 15. Women polish and improve Society Section ...
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... idea of such an impediment is to be rejected , as no less false than unworthy of a learned and independent people . An extreme attachment to every thing which bears the appearance of demonstration , may also , in part , account for the ...
... idea of such an impediment is to be rejected , as no less false than unworthy of a learned and independent people . An extreme attachment to every thing which bears the appearance of demonstration , may also , in part , account for the ...
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... idea of health and stability , ) and are we not ( dropping his hat upon the ground , ) gone in a moment ? Emphasis . 11th , If in every assemblage of objects , some ap- pear more worthy of notice than others ; if in every assemblage of ...
... idea of health and stability , ) and are we not ( dropping his hat upon the ground , ) gone in a moment ? Emphasis . 11th , If in every assemblage of objects , some ap- pear more worthy of notice than others ; if in every assemblage of ...
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... ideas , but confused and indistinct ; the other is buried in minute accuracy , but without compass , and without dignity . Let old Timotheus yield the prize , Or both divide the crown ; Hé ruis'd a mor`tal to the skies . She drew an ...
... ideas , but confused and indistinct ; the other is buried in minute accuracy , but without compass , and without dignity . Let old Timotheus yield the prize , Or both divide the crown ; Hé ruis'd a mor`tal to the skies . She drew an ...
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... idea in the former member becomes the first in the latter . As every climax is a series , it must be pronounced with ... ideas : the figure of Death , the regal crown upon his head , his menace of Satan , his advancing to the com`bat ...
... idea in the former member becomes the first in the latter . As every climax is a series , it must be pronounced with ... ideas : the figure of Death , the regal crown upon his head , his menace of Satan , his advancing to the com`bat ...
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Términos y frases comunes
Aaron Burr action admiration affection appear beauty behold black crows blessings Brutus Caius Verres called cause character Christian Cicero creature death delight Demosthenes dignity discourse divine duty earth eloquence enemies eternal exalted expression eyes father fear federacies feel friends genius gesture give glory grace Greece hand happiness hath heart heaven honour hope human imagination impression inflexion Jesus Jews judge justice labour laws liberty living look Lord LORD CHATHAM mankind manner ment mercy mind moral nation nature ness never o'er objects orator oratory pain Pamphylia PANEGYRIC passions perfect person pleasure possess principle Quintilian racter reason religion Roman senate scene Section sentence sentiments shew Sicily soul speak speaker spirit sublime suffer talents thee things thou thought tion triumph of death truth unto virtue voice whole wisdom words
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Página 286 - The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds; but the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought, and nourished up ; and it grew up together with him, and with his children : it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.
Página 365 - Twilight gray had in her sober livery all things clad : Silence accompanied ; for Beast and Bird, they to their grassy couch, these to their nests, were slunk, — all but the wakeful nightingale; she, all night long, her amorous descant sung; Silence was pleased. Now...
Página 356 - The NORTH, in an unrestrained intercourse with the SOUTH, protected by the equal laws of a common government, finds in the productions of the latter, great additional resources of maritime and commercial enterprise, and precious materials of manufacturing industry. The SOUTH, in the same intercourse benefiting by the agency of the NORTH, sees its agriculture grow, and its commerce expand.
Página 245 - I send thee ; to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God ; that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified, by faith that is in me.
Página 118 - To spend too much time in studies, is sloth; to use them too much for ornament, is affectation; to make judgment wholly by their rules, is the humor of a scholar; they perfect nature, and are perfected by experience...
Página 369 - I would not have a slave to till my ground, To carry me, to fan me while I sleep, And tremble when I wake, for all the wealth That sinews bought and sold have ever earn'd.
Página 364 - She'd come again, and with a greedy ear Devour up my discourse: which I, observing, Took once a pliant hour, and found good means To draw from her a prayer of earnest heart That. I would all my pilgrimage dilate...
Página 358 - One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart-burnings which spring from these misrepresentations: they tend to render alien to each other those who ought to be bound together by fraternal affection.
Página 372 - True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest, who have learned to dance : 'Tis not enough no harshness gives offence, The sound must seem an echo to the sense.
Página 364 - I had a friend that lov'd her, I should but teach him how to tell my story, And that would woo her.