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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... Speaking Thelwal . 121 ib . 122 Guardian 123 Section 8. The Orator should study himself Section 9. Wit injures Eloquence Section 10. On the production of Ideas Sterne 124 Maury 126 • ib . 127 ib . 128 ib . 129 • · ib . 132 ib . 135 ib ...
... Speaking Thelwal . 121 ib . 122 Guardian 123 Section 8. The Orator should study himself Section 9. Wit injures Eloquence Section 10. On the production of Ideas Sterne 124 Maury 126 • ib . 127 ib . 128 ib . 129 • · ib . 132 ib . 135 ib ...
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... Speaking . CHAPTER I. Eloquence of Popular Assemblies . • · 205 209 Section 1. The Eulogium of the Perfect Speaker . 210 Section 2. Eulogium of Antoinette Burke 211 Section 3. Pa gyric on the British Constitution ib . 212 Section 4 ...
... Speaking . CHAPTER I. Eloquence of Popular Assemblies . • · 205 209 Section 1. The Eulogium of the Perfect Speaker . 210 Section 2. Eulogium of Antoinette Burke 211 Section 3. Pa gyric on the British Constitution ib . 212 Section 4 ...
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... speaking are , in- struction , persuasion , or entertainment . These ob- jects are sometimes kept distinct , sometimes they are combined in various proportions . In their various modes of exercise , these objects will attain their ends ...
... speaking are , in- struction , persuasion , or entertainment . These ob- jects are sometimes kept distinct , sometimes they are combined in various proportions . In their various modes of exercise , these objects will attain their ends ...
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... speaking , is , among cultivated nations . the most useful and the easiest . Because , any man can , in this mode , deliver the sentiments of the wisest of all ages and nations , in language already prepared and approved ; and the ...
... speaking , is , among cultivated nations . the most useful and the easiest . Because , any man can , in this mode , deliver the sentiments of the wisest of all ages and nations , in language already prepared and approved ; and the ...
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... speaking , persua- sion , and instruction . In addition to the requisites necessary to the cor- rect reader , the impressive reader must possess the following : expression of the voice , expression of countenance , direction of the eye ...
... speaking , persua- sion , and instruction . In addition to the requisites necessary to the cor- rect reader , the impressive reader must possess the following : expression of the voice , expression of countenance , direction of the eye ...
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Página 223 - And he said unto him, Thy brother is come ; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.
Página 221 - 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 180 - 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 300 - Now came still evening on, and 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...
Página 292 - ... security from external danger, a less frequent interruption of their peace by foreign nations; and what is of inestimable value, they must derive from Union an...
Página 298 - Their dearest action in the tented field; And little of this great world can I speak, More than pertains to feats of broil and battle ; And therefore little shall I grace my cause In speaking for myself. Yet, by your gracious patience...
Página 301 - With charm of earliest birds; pleasant the sun, When first on this delightful land he spreads His orient beams, on herb, tree, fruit, and...
Página 292 - The East, in a like intercourse with the West, already finds, and in the progressive improvement of interior communications by land and water will more and more find, a valuable vent for the commodities which it brings from abroad or manufactures at home.
Página 223 - But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet...
Página 81 - ... twere, the mirror up to nature; to show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time his form and pressure. Now this overdone, or come tardy off, though it make the unskilful laugh, cannot but make the judicious grieve; the censure of the which one must in your allowance o'erweigh a whole theatre of others.