

An edition of Elocution made easy (1845)
containing rules and selections for declamation and reading, with figures illustrative of gesture and vocal gymnastics.
By R. Claggett
Publish Date
1859
Publisher
Moss, Brother & Co.
Language
eng
Pages
167
Description:
Textbook about how to make speeches. Aspects of using the voice are addressed: pitch, volume, and pause. How to emphasize and pronounce words is addressed. The book has a number of illustrations depicting the proper way to gesture and communicate in a nonverbal fashion. It contains rules and selections for declamation and reading and illustrations of gesture and vocal gymnastics.
subjects: Elocution, speech, oratory, oral communication, declamation, reading aloud, recitations, dramatic readings