Middle: In spite of rock and tempest roar.
Rather low: No stir in the air, no stir in the sea.
Low:
Sunset and evening star
And one clear call for me.
Very low: Quoth the raven, “Never more.”
Low as possible: O death, where is thy sting!
Study in Stress
If we read or speak aloud naturally and earnestly, there occurs in our voice a succession of beats or pulsations. If these pulsations occur at regular intervals, our speech will be “singsong” and monotonous. Thus:
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