14. Show how contrast may be expressed.

 

15. Try the effects of both rising and falling inflections on the italicized

words in the following sentences. State your preference.

 

Gentlemen, I am _persuaded_, nay, I am _resolved_ to speak.

 

It is sown a _natural_ body; it is raised a _spiritual_ body.

 

SELECTIONS FOR PRACTISE

 

In the following selections secure emphasis by means of long falling inflections

rather than loudness.

 

Repeat these selections, attempting to put into practise all the technical

principles that we have thus far had; emphasizing important words, subordinating

unimportant words, variety of pitch, changing tempo, pause, and inflection. If

these principles are applied you will have no trouble with monotony.

 

Constant practise will give great facility in the use of inflection and will

render the voice itself flexible.

 

_CHARLES I_