Lesson 10-The richer, the poorer Part Three Text Appreciation W B T L E ENTER
Lesson 10—The Richer, the Poorer W B T L E ENTER
Lesson 10-The richer, the poorer x用 preciation Contents I。 Text Analysis 1. Theme 2. Structure 3. Further Discussion 工工。 Writing Devices 1. Parody 2. Synecdoche 3. Comparison and Contrast III Sentence Paraphrase W B T L E BAC NEXT
Lesson 10—The Richer, the Poorer W B T L E I. Text Analysis 1. Theme 2. Structure 3. Further Discussion II. Writing Devices 1. Parody 2. Synecdoche 3. Comparison and Contrast III.Sentence Paraphrase
Lesson 10-The richer, the poorer I. Text Analysis Theme of the Text By describing the differences of the two sisters different lifestyles and experiences from childhood to old age, the author seems to suggest that an exciting life does not necessarily come together with financial security. Instead it depends totally on one's attitude to life. W B T L E The end of theme BACK NEXT
Lesson 10—The Richer, the Poorer W B T L E By describing the differences of the two sisters’ different lifestyles and experiences from childhood to old age, the author seems to suggest that an exciting life does not necessarily come together with financial security. Instead it depends totally on one’s attitude to life. Theme of the Text The end of Theme
Lesson 10-The richer, the poorer I. Text Analysis Structure of the Text Part 1(Para. 1) The two sisters contrasting financial conditions in old age Part 2(Paras. 2-19: Recall on every earlier crucial stage of their lives Part 3(Paras. 20-34: Their reunion in old age and similar opinions they share on life W B T L E The end of structure BACK NEXT
Lesson 10—The Richer, the Poorer W B T L E Part 1 (Para. 1): Part 2 (Paras. ): Part 3 (Paras. ): Structure of the Text 2—19 20—34 The two sisters’ contrasting financial conditions in old age. Recall on every earlier crucial stage of their lives. Their reunion in old age and similar opinions they share on life. The end of Structure
Lesson 10-The richer, the poorer I. Text Analysis Where does the climax of the story lie? he reunion of the two sisters in their old age, when they, for the first time, seem to share similar opinions on life W B T L E To be continued on the next page BACK NEXT
Lesson 10—The Richer, the Poorer W B T L E To be continued on the next page. Where does the climax of the story lie? The reunion of the two sisters in their old age, when they, for the first time, seem to share similar opinions on life
Lesson 10-The richer, the poorer I. Text Analysis From whose point of view is the story written, Lottie's or Bess's? From Lottie's. Much of the space is devoted to description of Lottie's opinions, views and reflections. The reader can enter her mind and learn what goes on there. Also from this view, the reader can gain a clear clue about the differences of the two sisters'lifestyles and experiences W B E To be continued on the next page BACK NEXT
Lesson 10—The Richer, the Poorer W B T L E To be continued on the next page. From whose point of view is the story written, Lottie’s or Bess’s? From Lottie’s. Much of the space is devoted to description of Lottie’s opinions, views and reflections. The reader can enter her mind and learn what goes on there. Also from this view, the reader can gain a clear clue about the differences of the two sisters’ lifestyles and experiences
Lesson 10-The richer, the poorer I. Text Analysis Both formal and informal expressions are used in the story. Can you tell the differences between them? In the first half of the story and much of the second when Lottie is working wholeheartedly to prepare for her old age, the writer uses more formal words and expressions. But towards the end of the story when Lottie's lifestyle of all work and no play" begins to change, she speaks in a very colloquial style. He speech at the end of the story is also a good example. W B T L E To be continued on the next page BACK NEXT
Lesson 10—The Richer, the Poorer W B T L E To be continued on the next page. Both formal and informal expressions are used in the story. Can you tell the differences between them? In the first half of the story and much of the second when Lottie is working wholeheartedly to prepare for her old age, the writer uses more formal words and expressions. But towards the end of the story when Lottie’s lifestyle of “all work and no play” begins to change, she speaks in a very colloquial style. He speech at the end of the story is also a good example
Lesson 10-The richer, the poorer I. Text Analysis In Para. 10 Bess had a boy friend in the school band who had no other ambition except to play a horn There are also many descriptions of Harry from Para. 10 to Para. 19. Can you draw a picture of Harry Did Bess love him? What made it possible for him to be loved so deep W B T L E To be continued on the next page BACK NEXT
Lesson 10—The Richer, the Poorer W B T L E There are also many descriptions of Harry from Para.10 to Para.19. Can you draw a picture of Harry? Did Bess love him? What made it possible for him to be loved so deep? Bess had a boy friend in the school band, who had no other ambition except to play a horn. To be continued on the next page. In Para. 10
Lesson 10-The richer, the poorer I. Text Analysis Can you make a list of words and expressions to describe the differences of the two sisters? Lottie Bess Money never lean ove Family Living standards Job Experiences Others W B T L E To be continued on the next page BAC NEXT
Lesson 10—The Richer, the Poorer W B T L E Can you make a list of words and expressions to describe the differences of the two sisters? To be continued on the next page. Lottie Bess Money never lean … Love Family Living standards Job Experiences Others
Lesson 10-The richer, the poorer Text Analysis For what purpose does the author shed a lot of ink describing how Lottie prepared everything for the welcome of bess s return? Lottie was eager to show off herself and her life o During the process, Lottie became aware of the distance between her dream and the actual situation o The detailed descriptions lead the reader to a well-prepared readiness to meet the surprise to be displayed by Bess's indifference W B T L E To be continued on the next page BACK NEXT
Lesson 10—The Richer, the Poorer W B T L E For what purpose does the author shed a lot of ink describing how Lottie prepared everything for the welcome of Bess’s return? •Lottie was eager to show off herself and her life. •During the process, Lottie became aware of the distance between her dream and the actual situation. •The detailed descriptions lead the reader to a well-prepared readiness to meet the surprise to be displayed by Bess’s indifference. To be continued on the next page