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Hathaway, B. A.

"1001 Questions and Answers on Orthography and Reading"


187. _What are Significant gestures?_
Those which have special signification.
188. _Name some Significant gestures of the head._
It drops in grief and shame, and nods in assent; shakes in
dissent, and leans forward in attention.
189. _Name some Significant gestures of the eyes._
Raised in prayer, weep in sorrow, burn in anger, and are cast on
vacancy in thought.
190. _Name some of the passions of the mind._
Love, anger, joy, sorrow, fear, and courage.
191. _What tone of voice should be used in the expression of Love?_
Soft, smooth, and languishing voice.
192. _What tone of voice should be used to express Anger?_
Strong, vehement, and elevated voice.
193. _Where is the best place to practice elocution and reading?_
In the open air, or in a well ventilated room.
194. _Should a Reader or Speaker pay strict attention to the rules
of elocution?_
He should not, but study nature rather.
195. _What is the Soul of Oratory?_
Emotion.
196. _What is meant by the Compass of the voice?_
The range in which it can be properly controlled.


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