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None of his figures, although joyous, elevate the shoulder.
Chapter VII.
Of The Limbs.
The limbs hold an important place in oratorical action.
The study of the role of the arms and limbs therefore deserves serious
attention.
_The Arms._
In the arms we distinguish the deltoid or shoulder movement, the
inflection of the fore-arm, the elbow, the wrist, the hand and the
fingers.
_Inflections of the Fore-Arm_.
We have treated of what concerns the shoulder in the chapter upon the
torso.
The arm has three movements: an upward and downward vertical movement,
and a horizontal one.
These movements derive their significance from the different angles
formed by the fore-arm in relation to the arm. Let us first represent
these different angles, and then we will explain the chart.
[Illustration]
All these different angles have their meaning, their absolute
significance in affirmation.
The movement at the right angle signifies: To be.
Lower: Perhaps.
Lower still: I doubt if it is so.
Lower: It is improbable.
Lower: It is not.
Lower: It is not possible.
Ascending: This is proven, I have the proof in my hand.
Higher: This is superlatively beautiful.
Higher: It is enchantingly beautiful.
The degree of certainty in the affirmation varies with, the angle which
the fore-arm forms with the arm.
All these modes of affirmation may be applied to negation.
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