The tones of the voice should always correspond both in quantity and
quality with the nature of the subject.

EXAMPLES.

Passion and Grief

"Come back! come back!" he cried, in grief.
"Across this stormy water,
And I'll forgive your Highland chief,
My daughter! O, my daughter!"


Plaintive
I have lived long enough: my way of life
Is fallen into the sear, the yellow leaf:
And that which should accompany old age,
As honor, love, obedience, troops of friends,
I must not look to have.


Calm
A very great portion of this globe is covered with water, which is
called sea, and is very distinct from rivers and lakes.


Fierce Anger

Burned Marmion's swarthy cheek like fire,