177. What kind of Gesture is most appropriate?
  That which is natural.

  178. What attitude should be used in reading and speaking?
  Standing.

  179. Which hand should hold the book?
  The left, if possible.

  180. Should a Reader keep his eyes on the book constantly?
  He should not; but cast the eyes away from the page as often as
          possible.

  181. Should a gesture be made while the eyes are looking on the
          book?
  It should not.

  182. In what kind of language are gestures inappropriate?
  Didactic or unimpassioned discourse.

  183. Should a Speaker begin to gesticulate as soon as he begins
          his discourse?
  Very seldom, before he has entered fully into the discourse.

  184. How many positions are recognized for the hand when not used
          in gesticulating?
  Three.

  185. What are they?
  Hanging naturally at the side; resting upon the hip with the elbow
          thrown backward; and resting on your bosom.

  186. What are Descriptive gestures?
  Those used in describing objects.

  187. What are Significant gestures?
  Those which have special signification.

  188. Name some Significant gestures of the head.
  It drops in grief and shame, and nods in assent; shakes in
          dissent, and leans forward in attention.

  189. Name some Significant gestures of the eyes.
  Raised in prayer, weep in sorrow, burn in anger, and are cast on
          vacancy in thought.

  190. Name some of the passions of the mind.
  Love, anger, joy, sorrow, fear, and courage.

  191. What tone of voice should be used in the expression of Love?
  Soft, smooth, and languishing voice.

  192. What tone of voice should be used to express Anger?
  Strong, vehement, and elevated voice.

  193. Where is the best place to practice elocution and reading?
  In the open air, or in a well ventilated room.

  194. Should a Reader or Speaker pay strict attention to the rules
          of elocution?
  He should not, but study nature rather.

  195. What is the Soul of Oratory?
  Emotion.

  196. What is meant by the Compass of the voice?
  The range in which it can be properly controlled.

  197. How may the Compass of the voice be increased?
  By continued practice on a very low and very high key.

  198. Should a Reader or Speaker drink any liquid while exercising
          the voice?
  He should not, for it is injurious to the vocal chords.

  199. What effect does Tobacco have on the voice?
  It enfeebles the nervous system and breathing organs, and makes
          the voice dry, harsh, and ungovernable.