An Essay on Elocution: Designed for the Use of Schools and Private LearnersPratt, Woodford & Company, 1845 - 357 páginas |
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... , like those of the mind or the other powers of the body , are strengthened and matured , and brought under subjection , only by a long and persevering exercise of them . For his encouragement , also 16 ESSAY ON ELOCUTION .
... , like those of the mind or the other powers of the body , are strengthened and matured , and brought under subjection , only by a long and persevering exercise of them . For his encouragement , also 16 ESSAY ON ELOCUTION .
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... mind , that those functions of voice exerted in speech , are as susceptible of improvement by cultivation and practice , as those , for example , which are employed in singing . Who would expect to attain a high degree of excellence in ...
... mind , that those functions of voice exerted in speech , are as susceptible of improvement by cultivation and practice , as those , for example , which are employed in singing . Who would expect to attain a high degree of excellence in ...
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... not be pronounced in one syllable . To the inquiring mind , it cannot but be interesting thus to discover , that , in the formation of syllables and words , which , to the ordinary observer , appear to be composed of 30 ESSAY ON ELOCUTION .
... not be pronounced in one syllable . To the inquiring mind , it cannot but be interesting thus to discover , that , in the formation of syllables and words , which , to the ordinary observer , appear to be composed of 30 ESSAY ON ELOCUTION .
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... mind , are as gross as the first two , ) he should be taught the difference between the elemental , combined sound of th , and that of t or d , which he had substituted for it . He should likewise be made to know , by repeated ...
... mind , are as gross as the first two , ) he should be taught the difference between the elemental , combined sound of th , and that of t or d , which he had substituted for it . He should likewise be made to know , by repeated ...
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... mind . In overcoming the obstacles of nature in order to the attain- ment of excellence in oratory , we sometimes witness , with pleas- ure , the wonderful effects of industry and perseverance . The Lord has betrothed his church in ...
... mind . In overcoming the obstacles of nature in order to the attain- ment of excellence in oratory , we sometimes witness , with pleas- ure , the wonderful effects of industry and perseverance . The Lord has betrothed his church in ...
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