culture, for students of theology. The style of voice, adapted to The plan on which the contents of the following pages, are 1st, Introductory Observations on the importance of Elocu- 2d, Remarks on the effect of Manner, in Voice and Gesture, 3d, A brief Summary of the most important Principles of 4th, Exercises in these forms of reading, selected and arranged 5th, A brief statement of the Principles of Gesture. 6th, Miscellaneous Extracts, for practice in Reading and Speak- CONTENTS. Page. HINTS ON THE MODES OF PRACTICE IN THE USE OF THIS VOLUME 9 INTRODUCTORY OBSERVATIONS ON THE STUDY OF ELOCUTION 13 The Elocution of the Pulpit. By the Rev. Dr. Edwards A. Park 14 The Study of Elocution an important part of the Preparation re- quired by the Public Duties of the Ministry. By the Rev. Elocution, as a department of Preparatory Study in Theology 29 EFFECTS OF MANNER IN THE ELOCUTION OF THE PULPIT 56 Modes of Subduing Excessive Vehemence Mannerism, Adaptation, Appropriateness Adaptation of Manner to the Different Parts of a Discourse 119 Remedies for Defective Culture ELEMENTARY EXERCISES FOR THE VOICE The Fundamental Sounds of the English Language Repose, Solemnity, and Sublimity Solemnity, Sublimity, and Pathos . Examples in Oral and Parabolic Style Passages from the Prophetic Writings Repose, Tranquillity, and Serenity Pathos, Entreaty, and Supplication The Attitude of the Body, required for Public Speaking The Character of Oratorical Action MISCELLANEOUS EXERCISES IN READING AND SPEAKING 353 The Gallican Church, at the Period of the Revolution Religious Principle the Vital Element of Poetry Carlyle. 384 The Sun's Eclipse (July 8, 1842) |