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The American literary reciter; readings, delcamations and plays, original compositions and choice selections of the best literature .. . it fall slowly and gracefully; LEFT, letthe arm and hand be extended to the left;on the word RIGHT, to the right. 3. Before commencing the gesture al-ways let the eye glance in the direction ofthe object, concerning which you are aboutto speak. 4. Do not move the arm and hand tothe intended position by the shortest course,but describe a waving line, and let themotion be rather slow, until the position isalmost reached, then let the hand movequickly to its pla
The American literary reciter; readings, delcamations and plays, original compositions and choice selections of the best literature .. . it fall slowly and gracefully; LEFT, letthe arm and hand be extended to the left;on the word RIGHT, to the right. 3. Before commencing the gesture al-ways let the eye glance in the direction ofthe object, concerning which you are aboutto speak. 4. Do not move the arm and hand tothe intended position by the shortest course,but describe a waving line, and let themotion be rather slow, until the position isalmost reached, then let the hand movequickly to its place, in completing thegesture. Gracefulness each, extend the arm and point the fore-finger or the open hand, in the direction ofthe object, completing the gesture the mo-ment you utter the accented syllable of thename of the word: thus, 1. The gentleman on my right, the ladyon my left, the vacant chair before me, thebooks, maps and pictures all around me. 2. High, Low, Left, Right: on pro-nouncing the word HIGH, raise the handgracefully above the head; on LOW, let. The Awkward Salute 24 THE ART OF ELOCUTION.
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