The Fifth, Or, Elocutionary Reader, in which the Principles of Elocution are Illustrated by Reading Exercises in Connection with the Rules : Designed for the Use of Schools and AcademiesSanborn, Carter & Bazin, 1855 - 480 pages |
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... notes , are so commingled in their detail , as in many instances rather to perplex the learner , than to give him clear perceptions of each point distinctively . 3d . In a majority of works of this character , even when the rules may be ...
... notes , are so commingled in their detail , as in many instances rather to perplex the learner , than to give him clear perceptions of each point distinctively . 3d . In a majority of works of this character , even when the rules may be ...
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... notes . It embraces the various styles of the most approved authors , both in this country and Europe . To enable the student to determine the character of the language , the style , the appropriate manner of reading the selections ...
... notes . It embraces the various styles of the most approved authors , both in this country and Europe . To enable the student to determine the character of the language , the style , the appropriate manner of reading the selections ...
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... of the same letter differ both in quality and quan tity , what do they constitute ? Give an example . What is the design of the table of elementary sounds ? 1. Table of Elementary Sounds . NOTE . - The 14 TOWN'S ELOCUTIONARY READER .
... of the same letter differ both in quality and quan tity , what do they constitute ? Give an example . What is the design of the table of elementary sounds ? 1. Table of Elementary Sounds . NOTE . - The 14 TOWN'S ELOCUTIONARY READER .
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Salem Town. 1. Table of Elementary Sounds . NOTE . - The exercise on this table may be conducted by requiring the class , either individually or in concert , first to pronounce the word containing the element , and then the element by ...
Salem Town. 1. Table of Elementary Sounds . NOTE . - The exercise on this table may be conducted by requiring the class , either individually or in concert , first to pronounce the word containing the element , and then the element by ...
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... NOTE . In this table each vocal element is combined in words with all the sub - vocals and aspirates with which it is known to combine in the language . The class may be required to pronounce these com- binations , with an explosive and ...
... NOTE . In this table each vocal element is combined in words with all the sub - vocals and aspirates with which it is known to combine in the language . The class may be required to pronounce these com- binations , with an explosive and ...
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Page 93 - There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.