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‘The Tale of Melon City’ has been narrated in a verse form. This is a unique style which lends extra charm to an ancient tale. Find similar examples in your language. Share them in the class.
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What, according to Russell, is the importance of love in life?
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Notice the different senses of the word ‘take’.
1. to take to something: to begin to do something as a habit
2. to take ill: to suddenly become ill
Locate these phrases in the text and notice the way they are used.
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The word ‘hobble’ means to walk with difficulty because the legs and feet are in bad condition.
Tick the words in the box below that also refer to a manner of walking.
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haggle |
shuffle |
stride |
ride |
waddle |
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wriggle |
paddle |
swagger |
trudge |
slog |
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Explain the use of the adjective in the following phrase:
Shaggy monsters
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Explain the use of the adjective in the following phrase:
Brackish lakes
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Explain the use of the adjective in the following phrase:
Rickety table
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Explain the use of the adjective in the following phrase:
Hairpin bend
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Explain the use of the adjective in the following phrase:
Rudimentary general stores
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Write down points without fully expanding verbs, numbering them as you do.
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Change the verbs to nouns and begin points with them.
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Comment on the indifference that meets Iona's attempts to share his grief with his fellow human beings.
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What impression of the character of Iona do you get from this story?
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How does the horse serve as a true friend and companion to Iona?
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Discuss the following in pairs
Empathy and understanding are going out of modern society. The individual experiences intense alienation from the society around him or her.
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Discuss the following in pairs
Behind the public face of the people in various occupations is a whole saga of personal suffering and joy which they wish to share with others.
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The story begins with a description of the setting. How does this serve as a fitting prelude to the events described in the story?
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Comment on the graphic detail with which the various passengers who took Iona's cab are described.
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This short story revolves around a single important event. Discuss how the narrative is woven around this central fact.
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The story begins and ends with Iona and his horse. Comment on the significance of this to the plot of the story.
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