until it becomes a part of you--then _let_ the expression come out.

 

QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES

 

1. From what source do you intend to study gesture?

 

2. What is the first requisite of good gestures? Why?

 

3. Why is it impossible to lay down steel-clad rules for gesturing?

 

4. Describe (_a_) a graceful gesture that you have observed; (_b_) a forceful

one; (_c_) an extravagant one; (_d_) an inappropriate one.

 

5. What gestures do you use for emphasis? Why?

 

6. How can grace of movement be acquired?

 

7. When in doubt about a gesture what would you do?

 

8. What, according to your observations before a mirror, are your faults in

gesturing?

 

9. How do you intend to correct them?

 

10. What are some of the gestures, if any, that you might use in delivering