Practical Elocution: Containing Illustrations of the Principles of Reading and Public Speaking : Also a Selection of the Best Pieces from Ancient and Modern Authors, Accompanied by Explanatory Notes. : the Whole Adapted to the Purposes of Improvement in Reading and Oratory |
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... honor , to become good speakers . In order to accomplish so desirable an object , that honorable enthusiasm for the art of eloquence , by which the great men of antiquity were characterized , should pervade their minds . The torch of ...
... honor , to become good speakers . In order to accomplish so desirable an object , that honorable enthusiasm for the art of eloquence , by which the great men of antiquity were characterized , should pervade their minds . The torch of ...
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... Because thou hast not asked riches , wealth , or honor , neither yet hast asked long life , but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself ; wisdom and knowledge is granted unto ELOCUTION . 21 Satan's supposed Speech,
... Because thou hast not asked riches , wealth , or honor , neither yet hast asked long life , but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself ; wisdom and knowledge is granted unto ELOCUTION . 21 Satan's supposed Speech,
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... honor thy courage , but I detest and must punish thy crimes . Robber . What have I done , of which you can complain ? " Gomez.- " Silence , or tremble ! Orozembo . - Beardless robber ! I never yet have learned to tremble before man ...
... honor thy courage , but I detest and must punish thy crimes . Robber . What have I done , of which you can complain ? " Gomez.- " Silence , or tremble ! Orozembo . - Beardless robber ! I never yet have learned to tremble before man ...
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... honor . " " You are my witnesses , That this young creature I present to you , I do pronounce my profitably cherished And most deservedly beloved child , My daughter , truly filial , both in word And act , yet even more in act than word ...
... honor . " " You are my witnesses , That this young creature I present to you , I do pronounce my profitably cherished And most deservedly beloved child , My daughter , truly filial , both in word And act , yet even more in act than word ...
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... honored in the breach , than in the observance . " He It is , undoubtedly , less difficult to speak negatively on the subject of gestures , than affirmatively ; but there are certain general rules , from which an orator should seldom ...
... honored in the breach , than in the observance . " He It is , undoubtedly , less difficult to speak negatively on the subject of gestures , than affirmatively ; but there are certain general rules , from which an orator should seldom ...
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