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An-Integrated-English-Course-(-Unit-5)

• 2) How is the concluding part related to the beginning?
• The concluding (ending) part is related to the beginning In the following aspects:
• (1) The first sentence points out the good effect of dealing with AIDS, and the last two sentences in the conclusion illustrate the point.
experiences of the writer’s. It tells us how David, the writer’s best friend, suffered from AIDS, what attitude the writer took towards David, and how much concern he showed to David, i.e. how he helped David deal with AIDS.
• Part 3 (Para.5--7)
• This part tells us the writer maintained an active and positive attitude towards his friend. Specifically, these paragraphs tells us how the writer controlled his emotions in front of his friend, and that he went to doctor after doctor with him, brought him stuff from the ocean, his favorite place, and spent every hour he could accompanying his friend in the hospital where his friend was being treated.

高三英语小说评论单选题20题(带答案)

高三英语小说评论单选题20题(带答案)1.The main theme of the novel is about love and sacrifice. Which of the following is not a possible theme?A.Friendship and loyaltyB.Revenge and hatredC.Hope and perseveranceD.Greed and ambition答案：B。

本题考查对小说主题的理解。

小说的主题是爱与牺牲，友谊和忠诚、希望和毅力、贪婪和野心在不同的小说中都可能与爱和牺牲有一定关联。

而复仇和仇恨与爱和牺牲的主题相差较大。

2.In the novel, the protagonist is brave and intelligent. What quality does the protagonist lack?A.CourageB.WisdomC.CowardiceD.Determination答案：C。

主角勇敢且聪明，勇敢对应courage，聪明对应wisdom，有决心对应determination，而cowardice 是怯懦，主角不缺乏怯懦的品质。

3.The novel portrays a complex character. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a complex character?A.One-dimensionalB.FlawedC.MultifacetedD.Realistic答案：A。

复杂的人物形象具有有缺陷（flawed）、多面性（multifaceted）、现实（（realistic）等特点，而一维的（（one-dimensional）不是复杂人物形象的特征。

4.The setting of the novel contributes to the theme. Which of the following settings is least likely to enhance the theme of love and sacrifice?A.A war-torn cityB.A peaceful countrysideC.A busy metropolisD.A deserted island答案：C。

英语短篇小说教程电子教案-Unit2

It is a mistake to think that, for each story, there is one “correct” interpretation for all readers.
The first-person narration:
The first-person narration is provided by a narrator inside the story as the main character, or a participant, or an observer. This way of narration can present incidents more convincingly as the story is told by “I” personally. But the first-person narrator is, by definition, limited because he presents a situation as only one person sees it.
Does the piece of washing soap (in “A Piece of Yellow Soap”) have the “power” as the narrator tells us? What is the “power” that forces him to take off?
The two first-person narrators tell two stories of two washwomen who share similar tragic fates. Discuss the differences in the narrators that result in the differences in the way the two short stories are told, and the different effect achieve. (Please make reference to “Reading Tips” on page 11 and page15)

我为美而死 I died for beauty赏析

Slant Rhyme ( 缺陷押韵 ):A partial or imperfect rhyme, often using assonance(元韵) or consonance(和韵) only. Also called half rhyme(半韵), near rhyme(邻韵), oblique rhyme(斜韵), and off rhyme.
三、Text Analysis & Important Metaphors:
以大写字母开头的词作为强调的特点
Before we start this part, we should learn that the poems of Dickinson have an obvious artistic feature which is that she tends to apply the words beginning
with capital letter for emphasis.
The first stanza:
I died for Beauty—but was scarce (rare) 我为美而死，但还不怎么
Adjusted in the Tomb 适应坟墓里的生活
When One who died for Truth, was lain 这时一位为真理而死的人
《I Died for Beauty——But Was Scarce》 &《Ode on a Grecian》
5. The thoughts and the theme 6. Enlightenment
一、Introduction of Emily Dickinson
“If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold that no fire ever can warm me, I know that is poetry. If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.”

爱伦坡《泄密的心》分析

The narrator in “The Tell-Tale Heart”This short fiction uses the first-person narration to tell us a horrible murder story. The narrator in the fiction is an unnamed killer who murdered the old man. While reading this fiction, I considered that this narrator is a good storyteller.But in my opinion, he is an unreliable narrator and his not persuasive. “Here, here! --It is the beating of his hideous heart! ()" The narrator yelled in the end. How can a dead person have such a loud sound of heart beat? Obviously he is totally mad and only controlled by his fantasy. There are many descriptions out of reality except this one, so I think he is not a reliable narrator and his language is attractive but not persuasive.I think the narrator has a neurotic personality, and he is a cruel psychopath. At the very beginning of the story, he said, “True! —nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad?”(). This sentence makes me uncomfortable, because such a weird atmosphere surrounds me and I don’t know what the mad narrator is going to do. I judge him as a person who has the neurotic personality, because he said he desired his eyes and didn’t care about his treasures (). He killed an old man just because the old man’s vulture eyes. The poor old man didn’t have some annoying behavior or some words can make the narrator really mad. This motive for murder is very ridiculous and seems unreasonable, and this makes contribution to let me verify that the narrator is a psychopath. It can’t be denied that he is a very careful killer. While walking into the old man’s room at the eighth night, he opened the lantern extremely careful and said “you cannot imagine how stealthily,stealthily -- until at length a single dim ray like the thread of the spider shot out from the crevice and fell upon the vulture eye.”(). Exaggeration this description is, but it makes me notice the madman’s carefulness and cautiousness.The narrator brought me into the scene and makes the story effective for me by his attractive and extraordinary language. In addition, his description is full of the details of the crime and filled with his own feelings and these made me felt very nervous while reading this novel. The narrator killed the old man with a strange motive, so I am wondering how his eyes made the narrator mad. Another question is, the narrator didn’t felt a little guilty and even have a pleasure after the murder, why his sense of guilt became so strong in the end? I think this can help me know more about the narrator.。

英语学习高级英语综合教程5教案

Exercises,
Unit 1 The Fourth of July
▪ Periods 7-8: Exercises, Discussion
4. Teaching Methods
▪ Interactive and Communicative Teaching
5. Teaching aids Lecture notes prepared by the teacher.
Unit 1 The Fourth of July
It is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the
Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Unit 1 The Fourth of July
Part 1: Class Planning
1. Teaching Materials
Textbook: An Integrated English Book 5; Teacher’s Book
2. Teaching objectives
▪ The organization of the text.
Paraphrase
1) Explain the difficult words and expressions in the original sentences including some set idiomatic expressions or slang expressions and formal, learned, technical or slang words.

thetelltaleheart主要内容

The Tell-Tale HeartIntroduction“The Tell-Tale Heart” is a famous short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. It was first published in 1843 and is known for its dark and suspenseful nature. The story revolves around the narrator’s obsession with an old man’s eye and the horrifying events that unfold as a result. This article delves into the main themes, symbolism, and literary techniques used in “The Tell-Tale Heart.”Summary“The Tell-Tale Heart” is narrated by an unnamed protagonist who tries to convince the reader of their sanity while simultaneously confessing to a heinous crime. The story begins with the narrator explaining the reason behind their madness. They claim that they are not mad but rather have an acute sense of hearing. The narrator then describes their obsession with an old man’s vulture-like eye, which they believe isevil and must be destroyed.The protagonist meticulously plans the murder, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. On the eighth night, they enter the old man’s room and shine a light on the eye, revealing their presence. Overwhelmed by fear, the old man shrieks, and the narrator suffocates him with a heavy bed. After ensuring the old man is dead, the narrator dismembers the body and hides it beneath the floorboards.As the story progresses, the narrator becomes increasingly paranoid, hearing the old man’s heart beating from beneath the floor. Consumed by guilt, they confess their crime to the police, believing that the officers also hear the incessant beating. The story ends with the narrator’s final admission of their insanity.Themes1. Guilt and Conscience“The Tell-Tale Heart” explores the theme of guilt and conscience. The narrator’s guilt manifests in their increasing paranoia and obsession with the old man’s beating heart. This guilt drives them to confesstheir crime, unable to bear the burden any longer. Poe highlights the torment caused by a guilty conscience, suggesting that the truth will always find a way to reveal itself.2. MadnessMadness is a prevalent theme in Poe’s works, and “The Tell-Tale Heart” is no exception. T he narrator’s distorted perception of reality andtheir obsession with the old man’s eye are clear indications of their descent into madness. The story raises questions about the fine line between sanity and insanity and the extent to which one’s mind can be trusted.3. Fear and ParanoiaFear and paranoia play a significant role in “The Tell-Tale Heart.”The narrator’s fear of the old man’s eye drives them to commit the heinous act. However, this fear transforms into paranoia as they are haunted by the soun d of the old man’s beating heart. Poe skillfully portrays the effects of fear and paranoia on the human psyche, leadingto a chilling climax.Symbolism1. The EyeThe eye symbolizes the narrator’s obsession and the evil they perceivein the old man. It ser ves as a metaphor for the narrator’s own guilt,as they believe the eye can see through their facade of sanity. The eye also represents the concept of inner truth, as the narrator’s obsession ultimately leads to their confession.2. The HeartThe beating h eart symbolizes the narrator’s guilt and the persistenceof truth. It serves as a constant reminder of their crime, tormenting them until they can no longer bear the weight of their guilt. Theheart’s sound becomes a symbol of the narrator’s deteriorating mental state, driving them to confess their crime.Literary Techniques1. First-Person Narration“The Tell-Tale Heart” is narrated in the first person, allowingreaders to delve into the mind of the unreliable narrator. This perspective creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy, intensifying the story’s suspense and the reader’s engagement.2. RepetitionPoe uses repetition throughout the story to emphasize the narrator’s obsession and increasing madness. Phrases such as “I loved the old man” and “I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth” are repeated, creating a sense of unease and building tension.3. ForeshadowingPoe employs foreshadowing to build suspense and hint at the narrator’s eventual confession. The narrator’s constant references to thei r sanity and their insistence that they are not mad foreshadow their eventual descent into madness and guilt.4. Symbolic ImageryPoe’s use of vivid and symbolic imagery enhances the story’s impact. The description of the old man’s eye as vulture-like and evil creates a sense of dread and repulsion. The imagery of the beating heart beneaththe floorboards evokes a visceral response, heightening the story’s tension.Conclusion“The Tell-Tale Heart” is a masterful work of Gothic fiction that explores themes of guilt, madness, fear, and paranoia. Through its use of symbolism and literary techniques, the story delves into the dark recesses of the human mind, leaving readers with a sense of unease and a deeper understanding of the complexities of the human psyche. Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and chilling narrative.。

A Piece of Yellow Soap复习进程

choice of narrator? • Is the narrator the same as the writer?
Review Part
• A sophisticated writer may choose Who as the narrator?
• What A special literature effect is achieved between his limited understanding?
narration
Meet the Author:
• Frank Sargeson • New Zealand writer • Solicitor • One of New Zealand’s foremost short
story writers • Working-class, New Zealand language,
Writing Job
• What is your piece of yellow soap?
• What is the piece of yellow soap standing for for you?
minimalist narration • Naïve narrator
A Piece of Yellow Soap
• Time • Place • Characters • Narrator • Plot • Theme
Key Points
• Pay for • Pay off • Amount overdue • Two advantages over me • Start off by being very firm • Bloodless and shrunken • Get fixed on • Look in the face

(完整word版)Unit3AHanging练习答案

Unit 3A HangingConsolidation ActivitiesI。

Text Comprehension1. Decide which of the following best states the author's purpose BA.To criticize the reaction of the on—lookers during a hanging。

B.To present his humanistic view on capital punishment.C.To describe the process of an execution。

D.To show sympathy to the man that had been hanged。

II。

Judge, according to the text，whether the following statements are true or false.1)。

Each cell，ten feet by ten in size, was barely furnished except for a plank bed and a pot for drinking water。

［T］2）. According to the superintendent，the prisoner should be executed at 8 o’clock. ［T]3). A group of prisoners were walking towards the gallows to be hanged。

[F]4). When the noose was fixed around the prisoner’s neck, he emitted urgent and fearful cries for help. [F]5）. As the superintendent was counting the prisoner's cries to a fixed number，all on the spot，including the Indian warders，were terribly upset. ［T］6）。

Point of view

• The filmmaker can cut easily from a subjective point-of –view shot(first person) to a variety of objective shots. He can concentrate on a single reaction (close-up) or the simultaneous reactions of several characters (long shot). With a matter of seconds , the film director can show us a cause and effect, an action and a reaction.
Narrative structure
Definition
• The way a director chooses to tell the story—the narrative structure---is also an important element of style. A director may choose to build a simple , straightforward, chronological sequence of events or a complex elliptical structure, jumping back and forth in time.
• The fist person-narrator tells his own story. In some cases, he is an objective observer who can be relied upon to relate the events accurately. Many films employ fist person narrative techniques, but only sporadically. The cinematic equivalent to the “voice” of the literary narrator is the “eye” of the camera, and this difference is an important one. In literature, the distinction between the narrator and the reader is clear: it’s as if the reader were listening to a friend tell a story. In film, however, it identifies with the lens and thus tends to fuse with the narrator.

英美文学选读试题详解1

英美文学选读-阶段测评1成绩：77.5分一、Multiple Choice 共40 题题号: 1 本题分数:2.5 分For his contribution to the establishment of the form of the modern novel,( )has been regarded as “Father of the English Novel”.A、Daniel DefoeB、Jonathan SwiftC、Henry FieldingD、Oliver Goldsmith(P121.para.2)在18世纪的英国小说家中，亨利菲尔丁是第一个从理论到实践全面打造现代小说的结构和风格的，所以被誉为“现代小说之父”标准答案：C考生答案：C本题得分：2.5 分题号: 2 本题分数:2.5 分Romance,which uses narrative verse or prose to tell stories of( )adventures or other heroic deeds,is a popular literary form in the medieval periodA、heroicB、romanticC、knightlyD、magic教材3页最后一段。

骑士抒情诗是中世纪盛行的文学形式，这种诗歌以叙述性的韵文或是散文的形式歌颂和骑士的冒险经历以及其他的英雄事迹。

标准答案：C考生答案：C本题得分：2.5 分题号: 3 本题分数:2.5 分( )is the essence of the Renaissance.A、PoetryB、DramaC、HumanismD、Reason(P8.para.2)本题考查的是文艺复兴的精髓。

文艺复兴是中世纪和近代社会的分水岭，起源于意大利，席卷整个欧洲，目的在于挖掘古希腊，古罗马的文化和艺术，人文主义是其精髓。

A，B答案是文学体裁，D虽是“理性主义”但并非文艺复兴时期的主题，是新古典主义流派的主题。

Narration-point of view

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To learn to ride a horse, the first thing I have to do is to be its friend. To learn to ride a horse, first I have to make friends with her. When the pony is friendly, the problem was on my side. As soon as I was on its back, I was nervous. When the pony accepted me, I still couldn’t ride it all by myself. As soon as I was got on its back, I became nervous.
Narration: Objective Reports
• What is point of view? In writing, point of view is the perspective (=a particular way of looking at something) the writing adopts towards a subject. • Major types of point of view in narratives
Exercises
• Budgeting is really a type of planning. And, like other forms of planning, it creates freedom. When you have a budget and stick to it, you can relax. You are confident, we don’t have to worry about whether we can pay our bills. Budgeting is easy because it is mechanical once you get started. The idea is to project how much money is coming in and how much is going out.

Lecture 3

No. Because a narrator of a story my be reliable or unreliable, objective or subjective, fair or partial, sympathetic or detached(超脱的）, simple or sophisticated（老练的）, ignorant or insightful（富有洞察力的）.
Words and Expressions to Know
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The third-person Narration
Characteristics: (P.10)
The narrator is outside the story. The narrator may know everything, or may have a limited vision about the story.
Narrator Author
The author creates and chooses a narrator to tell a story and he might as well choose a totally different narrator to make a different story. (p.9)
Text for Reading
Reading Tips: (P.11) Answer the Questions:
•What is the point of view in this story? A : the first-person narration.
•Is there much room for readers to interpret? A: No, there is very less room for readers to interpret, but they are led to see directly and clearly what is happening.

first-person narration著名例子

first-person narration著名例子1. "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger: This iconic novel follows the stream-of-consciousness narration of Holden Caulfield, a young teenager who is grappling with adolescence, identity, and societal norms.2. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee: The story is told through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl growing up in a racially divided Southern town, as she navigates through moral complexities and learns about prejudice and compassion.3. "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald: The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to New York City and becomes entangled in the world of the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby, providing a insightful perspective on wealth, love, and the American Dream.4. "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury: The protagonist, Guy Montag, tells the story as it unfolds, providing a firsthand account of a dystopian future where books are banned and burned, and the power of knowledge is suppressed.5. "Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden: The narrative is presented as the memoir of the protagonist, Sayuri, a young girl who becomes ageisha in Kyoto, Japan, and offers an intimate and personal account of her experiences, sacrifices, and triumphs.6. "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker: The story is told through the letters and diary entries of Celie, an African-American woman living in the rural South, as she reflects on her life of abuse, racism, and eventual liberation.7. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky: The novel is written in the form of letters from the main character, Charlie, to an anonymous recipient, chronicling his coming-of-age journey, struggles with mental health, and quest for self-discovery.8. "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn: The narrative alternates between the perspectives of the husband, Nick, and wife, Amy, providing contrasting accounts of their deteriorating marriage and the events surrounding Amy's disappearance.9. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Death serves as the narrator of this novel, observing and commenting on the main character, Liesel Meminger, a young girl in Nazi Germany who steals books and develops a love for reading and storytelling.10. "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath: The semi-autobiographical novel is narrated by Esther Greenwood, a young woman grappling with mental illness and societal pressures, as she descends into a deep depression and finds herself in a mental institution.。

英语短篇小说教程本科课件Unit1、2

The narrator of a story may be:
reliable or unreliable, objective or subjective, fair or partial, sympathetic or detached, simple-minded or sophisticated, ignorant or insightful.
John M. Ellis: The Theory of Literary Criticism
The word literature is something like the word weed. A weed is just a plant that gardeners for one reason or another don’t want in the garden, but no plant has characteristics that clearly make it weed and not merely a plant.
The Random House Dictionary definition of the word “fiction”:
The class of literature comprising works of imaginative narration, esp. in prose form.
The four main categories of literature:
Reading and Textual Analysis
Langston Hughes: “Early Autumn”
Questions
1. Even though we call it a “short story,” is there much “story” in the usual sense of the word? Is “story” an inevitable part?

英语写作知到章节答案智慧树2023年青岛城市学院

英语写作知到章节测试答案智慧树2023年最新青岛城市学院第一章测试1.Taking part in extra-curricular activities ________ beneficial to students’overall development. ( )参考答案:is2.Any government should take measures to prevent and control the pandemic;________________, they will pay a heavy price. ( )参考答案:otherwise3.According to structure, which type does the following sentence belong to?The man whose smartphone was stolen looked upset. ( )参考答案:complex sentence4.The old man returning home after eight years’ absence to find that theneighbors he had known were no longer there.（）参考答案:错5.Find a decent job is hard for some college graduates. （）参考答案:错第二章测试1.Only experiences of famous people can be used as examples.（）参考答案:错2.Topic sentence is often put in the beginning of the paragraph to tell readerswhat the paragraph is about. （）参考答案:对3.Which of the following phrases cannot be used to show effect? ( )参考答案:result from4.Which developing method is used in the following paragraph?There are three kinds of book owners. The first has all the standard sets and best-sellers—unread, untouched. (This deluded individual owns wood pulp and ink, not books.) The second has a great many books—a few of them read through, most of them dipped into, but all of them as clean and shiny as theday they were bought. (This person would probably like to make books hisown, but is restrained by a false respect for their physical appearance.) Thethird has a few books or many—every one of them dog-eared anddilapidated, shaken and loosened by continual use, marked and scribbled in from front to back. (This man owns books.) ( )参考答案:classification5.Find the topic sentence of the following paragraph. ( )参考答案:The Irish countryside is very beautiful.第三章测试1.The form of Chinese letters is the same as that of the English letters.（）参考答案:错2.In the letters of application or complaint, we can use “To whom it mayconcern” as salutation.（）参考答案:对3.The writers should be critical and use dominating tone in a letter ofsuggestion.（）参考答案:错4.You should open the letter by introducing yourself or expressing yourinterest and end the letter by expressing appreciation in a letter ofapplication.（）参考答案:对5.The purpose of notices is to announce a certain piece of information to agroup of people.（）参考答案:对第四章测试1.Which of the following expressions is not used to express opinion? ( )参考答案:all in all2.________ can serve as evidences in an argumentative essay. ( )参考答案:Anecdotes of famous people and news reports3.Fact 1: Many young men use e-cash to pay.Fact 2: Even the middle-aged and the old know how to scan the QR code to pay.Conclusion: E-cash is universal in these days.The reasoning above is the process of ________. ( )参考答案:induction4.In a rebuttal structure in an argumentation, it’s better to ________. ( )参考答案:admit part of the opposite view at the beginning and then point outmistakes or potential flaws in the opposite view.5.When writing an argumentation, one should make the topic sentence ________.( )参考答案:clear, concise and impressive第五章测试1.Which of the following is not a typical signpost to show the effects? ( )参考答案:on the ground of2.Which of the following does not belong to expository writing? ( )novels3.Which of the following expressions cannot indicate differences? ( )参考答案:likewise4.Which of the following sentences cannot explain the consequences ofneglecting the aged parents? ( )参考答案:Many parents focus their attention on their children.5.Which of the following is not suitable in an expositive essay? ( )参考答案:putting forward the author’s viewpoint第六章测试1.When giving detailed discription, _________ words are preferred. ( )参考答案:2.In the ________ part, we should choose multiple relevant details and facts todescribe and illustrate the theme. ( )参考答案:body3. A final impression should be generalized to help reinforce the attitude orfeeling revealed in the ________ part. ( )参考答案:conclusion4.Expressions of five senses are often used in a descriptive essay.（）参考答案:对5.The following paragraph is an subjective description.With a shopping bag in my hand, I entered the gate of the free market near my home. Suddenly a terrible smell reached my nose. Looking around, Ifound that the foul smell came from the poultry stalls on the left side of the street. There, every small cage was packed with four or five chickens.Occasionally, the chickens crowed sadly as if they knew they were going to be cooked. As the feed stank under the hot summer sun, I put a handkerchief to my nose and hurried away. （）错第七章测试1.Biographies, stories and tales belong to narrative writing.（）参考答案:对2.Flashback is a method of organization in which actions or events arepresented in natural sequence of time.（）参考答案:错3.The setting of the story is usually put in the first paragraph of an narrativewriting.（）参考答案:对4.The first-person narration sounds more authentic than the third-personnarration. （）参考答案:对5.The following sentence is often used in the opening paragraph of narrativewriting.The story you are about to read is almost unbelievable, but it is true. Ithappened in… （）参考答案:对第八章测试1. A summary is a compact form of the original work.（）参考答案:对2.It is acceptable to copy the original writing to show the authority of thesummary.（）参考答案:错3.Summary is the same as comment.（）参考答案:错4.Important data and examples to support major points should be included in asummary.（）参考答案:对5.Just listing all the major points in simple sentences is a good summarywriting strategy since it makes the summary clear and concise.（）参考答案:错第九章测试1.Writing a book report is easy since what we need is to summarize theoriginal text.（）参考答案:错2.Generally speaking, a book report is both objective and subjective.（）参考答案:对3.When we introduce characters in the book report of a fiction, besides maincharacters, other characters can also be analyzed if one wants to.（）参考答案:对4.It’s ok to change some plots of the original story in a book report.（）参考答案:错5.When showing the thesis defense in the book report of a nonfiction, we canmake use of the sequence of each chapter in the book.（）参考答案:对第十章测试1.There is no difference between simile and metaphor（）参考答案:错2.The society is a stage and all people are actors. Personification is used in thissentence.（）参考答案:错3.Pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or ofsimilar-sounding words for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.（）参考答案:对4.Euphemism is a figure of speech in which a mild or pleasant word is used toreplace one that is unpleasant or offensive.（）参考答案:对5.Which figure of speech is used in the following sentence?The waterfall is playing splendid music. ( )参考答案:personification。

英语短篇小说教程本科课件(上)

part of the reader; In the former, the author’s voice is generally
disguised, speaking through a persona.
Discussion: Is it literature?
The old dog barks backward without getting up. I can still remember when he was a pup.
The Random House Dictionary definition of the word “fiction”:
The class of literature comprising works of imaginative narration, esp. in prose form.
The four main categories of literature:
In other words, he may or may not present an accurate picture of events.
The Reader:
Since the narrator does not always represent the author, the reader can not take the narrator’s words for granted, but needs to weigh and decide how much he can trust the narrator’s story.
Do you agree to this opinion?
“Autobiography is fiction, for in the process of writing the author will have inevitably created a fictitious character.”

英语短篇小说教程本科课件Unit2

The Naïve Narrator
A naïve narrator is a story teller who does not fully understand the significance of the story he is telling, thus a special literary effect, which we call dramatic irony, is achieved between his limited understanding and the reader’s better understanding of the situation.
The third-person narration :
The omniscient narrator is a third person narrator who knows everything. This kind of narrator can present an overview of events and characters, and can move in and out of the characters’ minds freely.
Does the piece of washing soap (in “A Piece of Yellow Soap”) have the “power” as the narrator tells us? What is the “power” that forces him to take off?
In other words, he may or may not present an accurate picture of events.
The Reader:

英文First person narration

are not uncommon.
Form
• First-person narratives can appear in several forms: interior monologue, as in Fyodor Dostoevsky‘s(陀思妥耶夫斯基) Notes from Underground《地下日记》; dramatic monologue, as in Albert Camus‘(阿尔贝·加缪)The Fall。
First-person narration focalizes the narrative
through the perspective of a single character. The question of motivation or psychology（心理学，心理状态） is therefore often raised: why is this narrator telling us this story in this way and can we trust him? For this reason, unreliable narrators
• First-person narration tends to underline(强调） the act of transmission（传送，传递） and often includes an embedded（内含的，植入的)listener
or reader, who serves as the audience for the tale.
Example
The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. J (阿尔弗瑞德·普鲁弗洛克的情歌)At the beginning of the poem , Eliot writes “Let us go then，/you and I （那么我们走吧，你我两个人}, / When the evening is spread out against the sky（正当朝天空慢慢铺展着黄昏）/Like a patient etherized upon a table(好似病人麻醉在手术桌上） ”(1046).

诗化特征解读

Unit 15 Interpretation of the poetic characteristicsI. Abstract："No Signposts in the Sea" is written by a British writer V. Sackville-West. It is an outstanding poetic novel. The author put poetic language, symbols and associations together skillfully, tells a romantic tropical ocean journey and a sad love story，the novel is fulled of the poetic beauty.II. Poetic characteristics"No Signposts in the Sea" uses the first person narration, describes a famous London journal Current Political News reporter, a workaholic Edmond. A casual social occasions he met a single female Laura , and that Laura was shipped out for the Far East tour. Laura is a smart, beautiful and elegant woman, and these deeply attracted him, so he decided to set sail away with her. This novel uses the exact words, and a lot of painting with the words and shapes, lines and colors. Especially the expression of color word usage is a best using. The Novel pays much attention to the words and sentences in the selection of syllable rhythm, which makes the work read rhythmic clang, as the beauty of poet. And a large number of specific accurate and vivid use of the verb in the novel narrative, dynamic and static description of each other, this is an importantfeature of narrative aesthetics. We can read a rich diversity of rhetoric in the novel. Such as “it may precipitous bluffs of grey limestone rising sheer out of the sea.”，“The young moon lies on her back tonight as is her habit in the tropics.” Also with the help of natural scenery description and the characters' inner melody writing, making its content with the implication of poetry, the symbolic image with poetry. After reading this text, I could not help but be impressed by the author and fluent language, rich imagery and association. We share the protagonist inner joy and novelty, conflict and sorrow. These are my understanding of poetic characteristics about the text.。