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Lessons In Enunciation - Softcover

William Russell

 
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Synopsis

Lessons In Enunciation: Comprising A Statement Of Common Errors In Articulation, And The Rules Of Correct Usage In Pronouncing : With A Course Of Elementary Exercises In These Branches Of Elocution : To Which Is Added An Appendix, Containing Rules And Exercises On The Mode Of Enunciation Required by William Russell. This is a historical educational treatise on elocution that emphasizes clear, distinct speech through systematic instruction in articulation and pronunciation. It presents two foundational lessons: Articulation and Pronunciation, detailing common errors, phonetic practices, and example phrases to train precise enunciation. The work also includes an Appendix with guidance for public reading and speaking, addressing breath control, pitch, force, timing, and delivery, designed to develop a disciplined voice suitable for classroom and public contexts. Originating in the early American educational tradition, the text advocates rigorous practice, uses orthographic and phonetic drills, and situates pronunciation within broader social expectations of educated speech. The volume reflects 19th-century efforts to standardize English elocution for students and educators alike.

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