The Rhetorical Reader: Consisting of Instructions for Regulating the Voice, with a Rhetorical Notation, Illustrating Inflection, Emphasis, and Modulation ; and a Course of Rhetorical Exercises. Designed for the Use of Academies and High-schoolsGould and Newman, 1838 - 304 páginas |
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Página iii
... speaking is a prime in- strument of usefulness . The last Seminary too which had them in charge , would , by a misapprehension not very un- natural , be made responsible , not merely for its own propor- tion , but for the whole of these ...
... speaking is a prime in- strument of usefulness . The last Seminary too which had them in charge , would , by a misapprehension not very un- natural , be made responsible , not merely for its own propor- tion , but for the whole of these ...
Página vi
... speaking , the first difficulty to be encountered arises from bad habits previously contracted . The most ready way to overcome these , is to go directly into the analysis of vocal sounds , as they occur in conversation . But to change ...
... speaking , the first difficulty to be encountered arises from bad habits previously contracted . The most ready way to overcome these , is to go directly into the analysis of vocal sounds , as they occur in conversation . But to change ...
Página vii
... fatal to freedom , and variety , and force in speaking . In general it were well that the same piece should be subsequently once or more repeated , with a view to adopt the suggestions of the Instructer . For DIRECTIONS TO TEACHERS . VII.
... fatal to freedom , and variety , and force in speaking . In general it were well that the same piece should be subsequently once or more repeated , with a view to adopt the suggestions of the Instructer . For DIRECTIONS TO TEACHERS . VII.
Página viii
... speak- ing several times , a short speech , though an old one , ( if it is done with due care each time to correct what was amiss , ) than in speaking many long pieces , however spirited or new , which are but half committed , and in ...
... speak- ing several times , a short speech , though an old one , ( if it is done with due care each time to correct what was amiss , ) than in speaking many long pieces , however spirited or new , which are but half committed , and in ...
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... speak in public , including the whole of one sex , and all but comparatively a few of the other , there is no one to whom the ability to read in a graceful and impressive manner , may not be of great value . In this country , then ...
... speak in public , including the whole of one sex , and all but comparatively a few of the other , there is no one to whom the ability to read in a graceful and impressive manner , may not be of great value . In this country , then ...
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Página 131 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Página 133 - The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven ; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? But if we shall say, Of men ; we fear the people ; for all hold John as a prophet. And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Página 65 - That, changed through all, and yet in all the same; Great in the earth, as in the ethereal frame; Warms in the sun, refreshes in the breeze, Glows in the stars, and blossoms in the trees; Lives through all life, extends through all extent; Spreads undivided, operates unspent!
Página 38 - I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
Página 102 - And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.
Página 120 - And there was mounting in hot haste: the steed. The mustering squadron, and the clattering car. Went pouring forward with impetuous speed, And swiftly forming in the ranks of war...
Página 287 - I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past.
Página 133 - Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Página 112 - He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet. And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.
Página 120 - Last noon beheld them full of lusty life, Last eve in Beauty's circle proudly gay, The midnight brought the signal-sound of strife, The morn the marshalling in arms — the day Battle's magnificently stern array...