An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking: Calculate to Improve the Minds and Refine the Taste of Youth; To Which Is Prefixed, Rules in Elocution, and Directions for Expressing the Prin - Hardcover

Noah Webster

9780265804773: An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking: Calculate to Improve the Minds and Refine the Taste of Youth; To Which Is Prefixed, Rules in Elocution, and Directions for Expressing the Prin

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ISBN 10: 0265804779 ISBN 13: 9780265804773

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Build clear speech and confident reading with a classic elocution primer.

This nineteenth-century collection blends rules in elocution with practical directions for expressing the principal passions of the mind, helping readers improve articulation, pause, emphasis, and cadence. Carefully edited for a modern reader, the edition offers a range of passages that teach reading and speaking as a skill you can use every day.

This nonfic�tion work frames its guidance in practical terms: how to articulate each syllable, where to pause, how to stress important words, and how to use tone, facial expressions, and gestures to convey meaning. It also presents a variety of passages—moral, historical, descriptive, and anecdotal—that illustrate how reading aloud can become more expressive and engaging. The text supports learners from beginner to more confident reader, making the practice feel natural and purposeful.

Learn clear articulation, proper pauses, and natural cadence to improve spoken reading.
Use tone, facial expressions, and gestures to match the sentiments being expressed.
Explore a mix of history, description, morality, and dialogue to strengthen reading skills.
Ideal for students, teachers, and home study focused on confident, effective speaking.

Ideal for readers seeking to refine reading and speaking skills through a time-tested approach.

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