Buzz
Prompt: Compose a dialogue (approximately four to five sentences) using the proverb identified in question 6.
* Sample essay ideas from Literary Arts 8 Creative Horizon
1. Hey, why are you so calm strolling into class even after the school bell rang? If I were you, I'd be sprinting with three legs and four shanks to get to class in a flash.
Friend A: The bell has rung, and you're still leisurely walking into class. If I were in your shoes, I would have rushed to class with three legs and four shanks.
Friend B: I've thought about it; there's no need to hurry. As soon as the bell stops, I'll have my feet in the classroom.
2. Write a short dialogue (about four to five sentences) using the proverb identified in question 6 - example 2:
Mom: Oh, it seems like your exercise book was left on this table.
Me: Yes, ma'am. That's correct. I think I forgot it here. I'll bring it to school tomorrow.
Mom: Forget about it, your father's legs and four legs can chase after your friend and bring it to you. Your friend might still be under the apartment building since you left only 2 minutes ago.
Me: Alright, I'll run after them, then.
3. Hey, could you spin up a short dialogue (around four to five sentences) using the idioms we explored in question 6 - example 3:
Person A: Oh no, my favorite watch slipped into the sea! It's floating away out there, and I can't swim, so I can't go get it.
Person B: Let me swim out and fetch it for you.
Person A: Thanks a bunch! Hurry out there before it floats too far away.
B: Sure, here's the four legs and four hooves, swimming over there to get the watch for you.
4. Write a dialogue (around four to five sentences) using the idioms identified in question 6 - model number 4:
Dad: Have you prepared all the things for tomorrow's outing with your class? Anything missing?
Child: Yes, dad, everything is ready.
Dad: Double-check everything to make sure we're not missing anything, heading out early again tomorrow with all gears in place...
Child: Yes, dad.
5. Write a dialogue (around four to five sentences) using the proverb identified in question 6 - sample 5:
Teacher: In your opinion, in what situations is the proverb 'with all gears in place' commonly used?
