3 Now in fancy comes my mother, as she used to years agone, 4 Then my little seraph sister, with her wings and waving hair, And her bright-eyed cherub brother—a serene angelic pair— Glide around my wakeful pillow with their praise or mild reproof, As I listen to the murmur of the soft rain on the roof. 5 And another comes to thrill me with her eyes delicious blue, I forget as gazing on her that her heart was all untrue ; I remember that I loved her with a rapture kin to pain, While my heart's quick pulses vibrate to the patter of the rain. 6 There is naught in art's bravuras that can work with such a spell, In the spirit's pure deep fountains, whence the holy pas sions well, As that melody of nature-that subdued, subduing strain Which is played upon the shingles by the patter of the rain ! QUESTIONS. 1. What is the first exercise to which the attention of the pupil is called? 2. Why? 3. Describe the position of the head, body, and arms. 4. How many positions of the feet are given? 5. Describe and illustrate each. 6. What was the second exercise in this lesson? 7. What are the advantages of exercises in Respiration? 8. How should the lungs be filled? 9. When should we inhale so as least to attract attention or interrupt the utterance? 10. What was the third exercise? 11. Is articulation essential to expression? 12. What are the advantages of a distinct articulation? 13. What essential element is presented in this lesson? 14. Upon what propositions are these lessons based? Repeat them. 15. If these propositions are true what conclusion follows? 16. What is the primary object of these lessons? 17. Define Form of Voice. 18. How many Forms are there? 19. Define Effusive Form. 20. Illustrate it. 21. What are the advantages of Effusive Form? 22. When should the Effusive Form be used? 23. How do we ascertain when the Effusive Form should be used? 24. What is a principle of expression? 25. Where in nature do we find the principle in this lesson illustrated? 26. Why should the selection in this lesson be given in the Effusive Form? LESSON II. EXERCISES IN POSITION. Take first position. 1. Change from first to second by placing the right foot back of the left and turning out the toe of left slightly. 2. Pass from second to fourth position by stepping forward six or eight inches with the left foot and balancing the body with the toe or ball of the right. 3. Bring the right foot up to second position. 4. Change to third position. 5. Change to first position. Repeat the changes several times. EXERCISES IN RESPIRATION. Inhale slowly and exhale rapidly. Repeat several times. 4. He is on the verge of ruin. 5. The unsullied sanctity of your ermine. Review Effusive Form theoretically and practically. Expulsive Form. "The Expulsive is that form of voice in which the sound is sent forth from the organs in an abrupt and forcible manner. To produce the Expulsive Form the breath must be forced from the lungs to the larynx by a vigorous inward and upward action of the abdominal muscles and diaphragm. The larynx is the instrument of sound, the lungs the reservoir of air, and the abdominal muscles and diaphragm the power for propelling the air. It is the inward and upward action of the abdominal muscles that compresses the lungs, and thus keeps the larynx furnished with a sufficient supply of air. Many cases of speaker's sore throat are caused by an inefficient action of the abdomen. ADVANTAGES. No exercise is more beneficial for strengthening and developing the voice than practice on this form. It is the Expulsive that gives life, energy, and spirit to all forcible speaking. The speaker who fails in regard to the effect of this property of utterance solicits our pity rather than commands our respect. Divested of this form of voice, the manly and powerful eloquence of Demosthenes, Webster, Chatham, and Clay would become ridiculous and contemptible. In practicing this exercise always stand or sit erect, keep the chest well expanded, and be very careful to maintain a vigorous inward and upward action of the abdominal muscles and diaphragm. Repeat the following sounds, words, and sentences in a full, clear, expulsive form: 1. Firm in his faith he stands. 2. He has reached the zenith of his glory. 3. Through the thronged crowd he forced his way. EXERCISES. Contrasting Effusive and Expulsive Forms. Repeat each of the above sounds, words, and sentences first with Effusive, then with Expulsive, Form. EXPULSIVE FORM-WHEN USED. It is a principle of expression that the Expulsive Form should always be used in the expression of narrative, descriptive, didactic, animated, argumentative, and impassioned poetic thought, as expressed in scientific and literary lectures, doctrinal and practical sermons, senatorial and political speeches, and formal orations. This principle is illustrated in the direct, earnest utterances of children, the forcible speech of the savage, the bark of the dog, the lowing of cattle, the bleating of sheep, neighing of horses, the broken sound of the cascade, and the deep roar of the thunder, all of which ex |