The function of this organ is to enable its possessor to express his
ideas in appropriate language, and thus to communicate thoughts and
sentiments. The talent of verbal memory depends on this organ.
Predominant.--Those in whom this organ predominates abound with
words. They talk merely for the sake of talking, and their style in
writing and speaking is characterized by great verbosity. In ordinary
conversation they will use a great multitude of words to express a
common idea, and will be distinguished among their acquaintance as
intolerable talkers. They will be able to commit words to memory with
readiness, and will recollect forms of expression, where otherwise the
idea would escape them.
Large.--With Language large, one will possess the qualities to a
great extent that are ascribed to Language predominant. With large
Individuality, Form, Locality and Eventuality, will be enabled to
relate with great accuracy the conversation of a speaker, his looks,
tones and actions, and will readily recall the precise words used.
He will possess great ability to acquire knowledge, and will be
distinguished for copiousness, ease and volubility of expression. If
Causality and Comparison are moderate or small, his ideas will be
of a crude, imperfect character, yet he will converse incessantly
nevertheless. With Comparison large, his knowledge of language will be
superior, but if Comparison is small his words will often be incorrect
and applied in a wrong sense.
Moderate.--With Language but moderate on ordinary occasions, one will
be wanting in powers of expression, and to express his ideas with
fluency and effect, he will require much excitement. If Causality and
Comparison are large, with a large and active brain, he will have many
important ideas, but they will lose much of their cogency for want
of more appropriate expressions. With Secretiveness large, he will be
rather taciturn and indisposed for conversation.
Small.--With Language small, one will be unable to express any but the
most common ideas without hesitation and embarrassment. He will find it
difficult and almost impossible to commit to memory, and his style of
speaking and writing will be dry and common place; talking will be to
him a burthen.