Argumentative essays are of utmost importance in the Grade 12 Literature curriculum. Crafting a Discussion on a Literary Opinion will guide students on how to structure and refine an argumentative essay on a literary opinion to be persuasive and engaging for readers or listeners.
Article Contents:
1. Composition 1
2. Composition 2
3. Composition 3
Prepare the Discussion on a Literary Opinion, Short 1
Discussing the insights of Thach Lam on literature and presenting personal reflections on the matter.
Exploring the essence of literature as a potent tool for writers to fulfill their missions effectively and ethically. Highlighting its role in societal critique and spiritual enrichment.
Introducing the critique by literary critic Hoai Thanh and providing own perspectives on it.
Analyzing the various factors contributing to the success of poet To Huu, with emphasis on his unwavering commitment to the revolution. Demonstrating how his sincere sentiments resonate through his poetry, fostering unity.
PRACTICE SESSION
Exercise 1 (page 93 of Literature 12 Textbook Volume 1):
a. Introduction: Introduce the author Thach Lam and quote his opinion on the role and impact of literature on individuals and society: “Literature is a noble and powerful essence…”
b. Body:
* Explanation:
- Clarify that literature is not meant to help people escape. Forget about real life.
- Affirm that it is a noble weapon to denounce the hypocritical and cruel world, making people cleaner and richer.
→ In the literary context before the August Revolution of 1945, this is a very progressive artistic concept. To this day, that concept still holds value.
* Commentary:
- The above opinion reflects the writer's belief in the potential of literature, the ability to self-transform the human soul, and more importantly, the belief in a brighter future for life.
c. Conclusion:
- This is a correct perception of the role and impact of literature on social life.
- Thach Lam's perception remains valuable to this day.
Exercise 2 (page 93 of Literature 12 Textbook Volume 1):
a. Introduction:
- Introduce the opinion of critic Hoai Thanh: “Wholehearted devotion to the revolution…”
- General assessment of that opinion.
b. Body:
- General overview of the successes of poet To Huu's poetry.
- Wholehearted devotion to the revolutionary cause is the main reason for the success of To Huu's poetry.
- In To Huu, revolutionary enthusiasm blends seamlessly with a sensitive soul and exquisite poetic artistry.
c. Conclusion: The lesson on composition drawn from the opinion of critic Hoai Thanh.
Writing an Argumentative Essay on a Literary Opinion, Short 3
* Question 1: Researcher Dang Thai Mai believes: “Overall, Vietnamese literature is rich, diverse; but if we need to define a dominant trend, a mainstream, a common thread, it is patriotic literature” (Quoted from Tran Van Giau's anthology, Education Publishing House, 2001).
Step 1: Understanding the Prompt
- The prompt requires commenting on Professor Dang Thai Mai's opinion that throughout history, the rich diversity of Vietnamese literature, with its patriotic theme, has been a dominant trend.
Step 2: Outlining
a. Introduction: Introduce Professor Dang Thai Mai's opinion and make an assessment.
b. Body: - Vietnamese literature is incredibly rich and diverse.
- Throughout the history of Vietnamese literature, the dominant theme has been patriotic literature.
- Vietnamese patriotic literature is deeply rooted in tradition.
c. Conclusion:
- Reaffirmation of the issue.
- Your assessment of Dang Thai Mai's opinion and its current value.
* Question 2: Discussing the act of reading, especially reading major literary works, ancient people said: “Youth reading is like looking at the moon through the cracks, middle age reading is like admiring the moon in the courtyard, old age reading is like enjoying the moon on a long night” (quoted from Lam Ngu Duong). How do you understand this opinion?
Step 1: Understanding the Prompt.
- Clarifying the meaning of the 3 comparison images in Lam Ngu Duong's opinion.
- Explore the accurate aspects of that opinion and what needs to be added, expanded upon to have a comprehensive and insightful understanding of reading.
Step 2: Outlining.
a. Introduction: - Introduce the topic of reading and the role of books in life.
- Quote the opinion of Lam Ngu Duong.
b. Body:
- Explain the above statement.
- Discuss and prove the opinion:
+ Reading depends on each individual's level of understanding (Life experience, knowledge gained from life,…)
+ To achieve good results in reading, one needs to equip oneself with knowledge about all aspects.
c. Conclusion.
* PRACTICE
Question 1. Present your thoughts on the opinion of Thach Lam: “Literature is a noble and powerful essence that we possess to both accuse and change a hypocritical and cruel world, while making the human heart cleaner and richer.”
Outline suggested:
a. Introduction:
- Introduce the opinion
- Discuss the function, mission of literature.
b. Body:
* Explanation:
- Literature is a noble and powerful essence.
- Accusing and changing a hypocritical and cruel world “making the reader's heart cleaner and richer”.
* Comment (That opinion is entirely relevant not only to that era but also valuable up to now, with their pen, artists can impact and change the world and human hearts significantly…)
c. Conclusion: Affirmation of the issue.
Question 2. Discussing poet To Huu, critic Hoai Thanh wrote: “Wholehearted dedication to the revolution is the main reason for his poetry's success”. Express your opinion on the above statement.
Outline suggested:
a. Introduction:
- Introduce the opinion .
b. Body:
- 'Wholehearted dedication to the revolution is the main reason' led to his poetry's success.
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