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An Illustration Of The Principles Of Elocution - Softcover

William Brittingham Lacey

 
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An Illustration Of The Principles Of Elocution by William Brittingham Lacey. This early 19th-century instructional manual presents a systematic approach to teaching oral expression. Lacey outlines a comprehensive program designed for schools to cultivate clear pronunciation, effective pauses, emphatic delivery, and versatile modulation of voice. The work begins with the theory of elocution—pronunciation, diacritics, and the diatonic scale—then progresses through chapters on Pauses, Emphasis, Modulation (including Pitch, Rhythm, Quality, Time, and Abruptness), and Style. It advocates a balanced method: combining rule-based instruction with exemplifications and practical exercises rather than mere lists. A central feature is the extensive collection of

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