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Question
Write a short monologue using one of the following ideas. Write down the monologue and present it in the class.
Bushi disguised as a bandit.
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Solution
"Who would’ve thought a Bushi—a warrior sworn to protect—would find himself here, in the garb of a bandit? But desperate times call for desperate measures.
This disguise… it feels foreign, heavy, but necessary. These thieves—these dishonorable scoundrels—think they own the roads, terrorizing travelers and taking what doesn’t belong to them. Yet, little do they know, I’m not here to join their ranks. I’m here to end their reign of fear.
The plan is simple, yet dangerous. Blend in, earn their trust, and then… strike. But my heart pounds louder with every moment I wear this mask. Will they see through me? Will they discover the truth before I can act? If they do… well, let’s just say I must rely on more than just my sword.
(Pauses, looking out as if seeing the bandits in the distance.)
There they are, counting their loot, laughing at their latest conquest. But tonight, their laughter will turn to silence. They’ve underestimated the spirit of a Bushi.
(Tightens grip on the sword, looks directly at the audience.)
For justice, for honor… even if I fall tonight, I’ll make sure they remember the day they met a Bushi, disguised as a bandit."
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Question:
(1) What was the cowboy’s motto?
(2) What did the cowboy learn after he lost millions of dollars?
(3) Why did the cowboy firmly believe that asking would pay off?
(4) When you expect success and take action on that expectation you almost always succeed. [Name the part of speech of the underlined words]
(5)
(a) He cared about me and his customers. [Rewrite using ‘not only ……………….but also’’]
(b) Cowboy has made millions of dollars [Add a question tag]
(6) In what way is the cowboy a source of inspiration for you?
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| Sr.No. | A | B |
| 1. | Dr. Thomas Stockmann | Opportunist |
| 2. | Katherine | Vulnerable |
| 3. | Peter Stockmann | Honest and upright |
| 4. | Petra | Coward |
| 5. | Hovstad | timid but supportive |
| 6. | Billing | Cuinng and corrupt |
| 7. | Aslaksen | Courageous |
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| 1. And it charged straight at the cavalry officers on horseback. |
| 2. And so she flew onto the back of the cow. |
| 3. So everybody panicked and made a general rush to safety |
| 4. The startled cow charged off in fear |
| 5. She applied brakes, but was thrown off the cycle. |
| 6. Just then she saw a lone cow in the middle of the road. |
| 7. Finally the cow fell into a ditch and dislodged the girl. |
| 8. The girl cried out in delight as she overtook her brother on her cycle. |
