The Eclectic Fourth Reader: Containing Elegant Extracts in Prose and Poetry, from the Best American and English Writers : with Copious Rules for Reading and Directions ... |
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... inflection , in which the voice slides upward , and is marked thus ( ' ) ; as , Did you walk ' ? The other is called the falling inflection , in which the voice slides downward , and is marked thus ... Falling Inflection, Rising Inflection,
... inflection , in which the voice slides upward , and is marked thus ( ' ) ; as , Did you walk ' ? The other is called the falling inflection , in which the voice slides downward , and is marked thus ... Falling Inflection, Rising Inflection,
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... falling ? 4. Explain their use in the question given as an example . 5. Explain the different inflections , in the questions , commencing with " Is he sick ' , " or is he well ? 6. Explain them , in ... falling inflection , INFLECTIONS . 21.
... falling ? 4. Explain their use in the question given as an example . 5. Explain the different inflections , in the questions , commencing with " Is he sick ' , " or is he well ? 6. Explain them , in ... falling inflection , INFLECTIONS . 21.
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... circumflex , so that the sound would still terminate with the rising inflection . RULE III - Questions , which cannot be answered by yes or no , together with their answers , generally require the falling inflection ; as , Where has he ...
... circumflex , so that the sound would still terminate with the rising inflection . RULE III - Questions , which cannot be answered by yes or no , together with their answers , generally require the falling inflection ; as , Where has he ...
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DIRECTIONS FOR READING | 13 |
Falling Inflection | 20 |
The Town Pump | 23 |
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