244. Which is the most difficult: to raise the voice to a higher pitch, or to bring it to a lower?
The lowering of the voice is more difficult, and requires great care and practice.
245. What is a common fault with most public speakers?
To run the voice into too high a key, and thus weary the hearers.
246. What is a good rule by which to govern the voice?
To start on a key lower than the natural, and thus avoid running too high.
247. What are the principal styles of different reading selections?
Descriptive, Narrative, Senatorial, Moral, Didactic, Dramatic, and Amusing.
248. What tone of voice should be used in reading a Descriptive selection?
The ordinary, natural tone, with a careful use of emphasis.