Elements of Elocution: In which the Principles of Reading and Speaking are Investigated ... with Directions for Strengthening and Modulating the Voice ... to which is Added, a Complete System of the Passions; Showing how They Effect the Countenance, Tone of Voice, and Gesture of the Body, Exemplified by a Copious Selection of the Most Striking Passages of ShakespeareCadell and Davis, 1815 - 354 pages |
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Page 15
... that punctuation which really exists in correct and elegant speaking , but which has hitherto been left entirely to the taste and judgment of the reader . Theory of Rhetorical Punctuation . It may be observed , ELOCUTION . 15.
... that punctuation which really exists in correct and elegant speaking , but which has hitherto been left entirely to the taste and judgment of the reader . Theory of Rhetorical Punctuation . It may be observed , ELOCUTION . 15.
Page 28
... taste expect to be pleased at the same time they are informed ; and think that the best sense always deserves the best language . In which example , we find the latter member adding something to the former , but not modifying or ...
... taste expect to be pleased at the same time they are informed ; and think that the best sense always deserves the best language . In which example , we find the latter member adding something to the former , but not modifying or ...
Page 31
... EXAMPLE . Persons of good taste expect to be pleased , at the same time they are informed ; and think that the best sense always deserves the best language . In this sentence an inverted period is constructed at the ELOCUTION . : 31 :
... EXAMPLE . Persons of good taste expect to be pleased , at the same time they are informed ; and think that the best sense always deserves the best language . In this sentence an inverted period is constructed at the ELOCUTION . : 31 :
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... taste in writing will discern , after the same man- ner , not only the general beauties and imperfections of an author , but discover the several ways of thinking and expressing himself , which diversify him from all other authors ...
... taste in writing will discern , after the same man- ner , not only the general beauties and imperfections of an author , but discover the several ways of thinking and expressing himself , which diversify him from all other authors ...
Page 52
... taste and understanding of the reader . I doubt not but many will be displeased at the number of pauses I have added to those already in use ; but I can with confidence affirm , that not half the pauses are found in printing which are ...
... taste and understanding of the reader . I doubt not but many will be displeased at the number of pauses I have added to those already in use ; but I can with confidence affirm , that not half the pauses are found in printing which are ...
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accented syllable adjective admit adopt the falling agreeable antithesis antithetic object cadence Cæsar cæsura called Cicero colon comma connexion convey couplet Demosthenes different inflexions distinction distinguish emphasis emphatic words example expressed eyes Fair Penitent falling inflexion flexion following sentence force former give harmony hath heaven Ibid idea inflexion of voice interrogative words Julius Cæsar kind last member last word latter loose sentence lower tone manner marked meaning mind modifying words monotone nature necessarily necessary nounced observed Oroonoko Othello parenthesis passage passion perceive period phasis phatic pleasure preceding pronounced pronunciation prose punctuation question reader reading require the falling requires the rising rising inflexion Rule seems semicolon Shaks Shakspeare's short pause single word slide soul sound speaker speaking Spect Spectator stress substantive syllable taste tence thee thing thou tion tone of voice unaccented variety verb verse whole Winter's Tale