The Port Folio, Volume 5Editor and Asbury Dickens, 1811 - Philadelphia (Pa.) |
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... passionate love of the latter science frequently made him neglect his regular occupations . In the year 1748 he was recommended by his patron to baron Salis , president of the Swiss confederacy , as tutor to his children . Theexcellent ...
... passionate love of the latter science frequently made him neglect his regular occupations . In the year 1748 he was recommended by his patron to baron Salis , president of the Swiss confederacy , as tutor to his children . Theexcellent ...
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... passions , there can- not be much occasion either for variety of tone or energy of action . : 4. Confirmation is that part of the oration which contains the illustrations , proofs , or arguments , adduced to inforce or con- firm the ...
... passions , there can- not be much occasion either for variety of tone or energy of action . : 4. Confirmation is that part of the oration which contains the illustrations , proofs , or arguments , adduced to inforce or con- firm the ...
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... passions of his audi- ence ; the first being a summary account of the strongest argu- ments , brought into one view and condensed into a narrow com- pass in order to refresh the memory of his hearers ; and the latter to affect the heart ...
... passions of his audi- ence ; the first being a summary account of the strongest argu- ments , brought into one view and condensed into a narrow com- pass in order to refresh the memory of his hearers ; and the latter to affect the heart ...
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most all the passions are called into action ; but more especially resentment and pity . The Peroration is generally the most impressive , and of course the most important part of the oration : the Exordium being intended merely to ...
most all the passions are called into action ; but more especially resentment and pity . The Peroration is generally the most impressive , and of course the most important part of the oration : the Exordium being intended merely to ...
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... passions . But let it be considered that the form of an address with respect to the observance of the particular , prescribed parts should al- ways be accommodated to the circumstances under which it is de- livered . In the present ...
... passions . But let it be considered that the form of an address with respect to the observance of the particular , prescribed parts should al- ways be accommodated to the circumstances under which it is de- livered . In the present ...
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