1. Reference Essay 1
I. Purpose and requirements of the comparative argumentation
Question 1 (page 79 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
- Objects of comparison: The essay 'Chiêu hồn'.
- Objects being compared: 'Chinh phụ ngâm,' 'Cung oán ngâm,' 'Truyện Kiều.'
Question 2 (page 79 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
- Similarities: All discuss about human nature.
- Differences:
+ 'Chinh phụ ngâm,' 'Cung oán ngâm,' 'Truyện Kiều' discuss human life.
+ The essay 'Chiêu hồn' discusses human life in both the living and the afterlife.
Question 3 (page 79 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
Comparative purpose: To clarify the author's argument → Through comparison, readers see the author's ideas more vividly and distinctly.
Question 4 (page 79 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
Purpose and requirements of comparative argumentation:
- Purpose: To clearly illuminate the studied object in relation to another.
- Requirements: When comparing, place the objects on the same plane, evaluate based on the same criteria to see similarities and differences, and express the writer's opinion.
II. Method of comparison
Question 1 (page 80 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
Nguyễn Tuân compared Ngô Tất Tố's concept of 'soi đường' in 'Tắt đèn' with other views:
- Views of those advocating for 'cải lương hương ẩm,' believing that by eliminating superstitious customs, the life of farmers will improve.
- Views of those nostalgic for a simple, pure life like in the past, believing that returning to the rustic life will enhance the lives of farmers.
Question 2 (page 80 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
Basis of comparison: Based on the character development and outcome of characters in 'Tắt đèn' and other works that discuss rural life of that period, but follow the principles of 'cải lương hương ẩm' or romanticizing rural life.
Question 3 (page 80 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
Purpose of comparison: Affirm the ideology of 'soi đường' presented by Ngô Tất Tố: Resistance is necessary.
Question 4 (page 80 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
+ Objects compared must be related: All ideologies discuss the fate of farmers.
+ Comparison must be based on clear criteria: The correctness of the ideologies.
+ Conclusions must be authentic, helping to perceive the object accurately and profoundly: Readers find correctness in Ngô Tất Tố's 'soi đường' ideology.
Practice (page 81 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
Question 1 (page 81 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
In the excerpt (Textbook, page 81), the author compares 'North' and 'South':
- Similarities: The author affirmed that our Dai Viet (in the South) has all aspects that Dai Minh (in the North) has, such as culture, territory, customs, government, and heroes...
- Differences:
+ Culture: Has long claimed a civilized culture.
+ Territory: Divided by mountains and rivers.
+ Customs: Northern and Southern customs are also different.
+ Separate government (From Trieu, Dinh, Ly, Tran, generations have laid the foundation for independence – While Han, Tang, Song, Yuan each claimed emperor in a direction).
+ Heroes: Both regions have heroes in every era.
Question 2 (page 81 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
These differences prove that Dai Viet is an independent, self-reliant country. The intention to annex Dai Viet by the Northern dynasty is completely against justice, against the right path.
Question 3 (page 81 of Literature textbook for Grade 11 Volume 1):
This is a passage of exemplary comparison, highly persuasive. Based on pointing out similarities and differences, the author led readers to a truth, that is the independent existence of the two nations, cannot be mixed. The author's argumentative purpose has been achieved effectively.


2. Reference Essay 3
I. Purpose and requirements of the comparative argumentation operation
Question 1 (page 79 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
+ Objects compared: the essay 'Soul Strategy' by Nguyen Du.
+ Objects of comparison: 'Chinh phụ ngâm', 'Cung oán ngâm', 'Truyện Kiều'.
Question 2 (page 79 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
+ Similarities: all works discuss human issues, human destiny.
+ Differences: While 'Chinh phụ ngâm', 'Cung oán ngâm' only talk about a class of people, 'Truyện Kiều' talks about human society, and 'Soul Strategy' extends to both the living and the dead.
If 'Truyện Kiều' elevates the history of poetry, 'Soul Strategy' expands beyond the earthly realm to the afterlife.
Question 3 (page 79 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
Comparative purpose: highlighting the comprehensive scope of reality and ideas in 'Soul Strategy'.
Question 4 (page 79 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
+ Purpose of comparison: clarify the object being compared.
+ Requirements of the comparative argumentation operation: the objects must be placed on the same plane, evaluated on the same criteria.
II. Method of comparison
Question 1 (page 80 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
Nguyen Tuan compares Ngô Tất Tố's concept of 'soi đường' with other concepts:
+ Discussing the fragrance of improvement: just subtracting customs.
+ Gentle strokes and picturesque scenes: just returning to a simple, pure life.
Question 2 (page 80 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
Based on the comparison: The outcome that the author builds for his characters in works with the 'soi đường' perspective is mentioned.
Question 3 (page 80 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
Comparative purpose: Highlighting the timeliness, correctness, and practicality of the 'soi đường' ideology that Ngô Tất Tố introduces.
Question 4 (page 80 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
+ The objects brought out for comparison must be related to each other:
- Evidence 1: all works talk about human beings, human destiny.
- Evidence 2: the ideologies all provide a solution to the fate of farmers in a oppressive feudal society.
+ Comparison must be based on clear criteria:
- Evidence 1: the criterion is the ability to encompass the vast reality, the reflective scope of reality.
- Evidence 2: the correctness, reasonableness of these ideologies.
+ The conclusion drawn must be authentic, helping to perceive the object more accurately and profoundly:
- Evidence 1: readers see the extensive coverage of reality in 'Soul Strategy'.
- Evidence 2: readers see the practicality, timeliness, and inevitability of the 'soi đường' ideology that Ngô Tất Tố presents in Tắt đèn.
Practice
Question 1 (page 81 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
Aspects compared:
+ Territorial boundaries.
+ Customs and habits.
+ History of nation-building, preservation through dynasties.
+ Talented individuals.
Question 2 (page 81 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
Conclusion drawn: Southern Vietnam is a sovereign nation, equal to Northern Vietnam, inviolable.
Question 3 (page 81 Textbook Vietnamese 11 volume 1):
The passage has strong persuasive power, affirming the independence and sovereignty of the nation in all aspects. The author uses evidence from reality and past history.
Significance
+ Comparative purpose: making the object mentioned clear in relation to another object, making the essay argumentative clear, specific, vivid, and persuasive.
+ When comparing, objects must be placed on the same plane, evaluated on the same criteria, and must reflect the opinion and viewpoint of the speaker or writer.






5. Reference Essay Number 4
I. Purpose and requirements of the comparative argumentation
Question 1 (page 79 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
+ Object compared: 'Chiêu hồn' by Nguyễn Du.
+ Objects of comparison: 'Chinh phụ ngâm', 'Cung oán ngâm', 'Truyện Kiều'.
Question 2 (page 79 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
+ Similarities: All discuss about human beings.
+ Differences: Chinh phụ ngâm, Cung oán ngâm, Truyện Kiều discuss about human beings in the realm of the living, while Chiêu hồn discusses about human beings in the realm of the dead.
Question 3 (page 79 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
- Purpose of comparison: To clarify and strengthen the assertion that Chiêu hồn has expanded the scope of human beings commonly discussed in literature.
Question 4 (page 79 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
- Purpose of comparison: To clearly illuminate the subject under study in relation to another subject.
- Requirements of comparison: When comparing, place the objects on the same plane, evaluate them on the same criteria.
II. Method of comparison
Question 1 (page 80 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
Nguyễn Tuân compares Ngô Tất Tố's concept of 'soi đường' with the following:
+ The views of those who advocate 'cải lương hương ẩm'.
+ The view that simply returning to a simple and pure life like in the past is the life of farmers that will be improved.
Question 2 (page 80 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
Based on the development of character traits and the outcome of characters in works with the 'soi đường' perspective.
Question 3 (page 80 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
Purpose of comparison: Affirming the idea of 'soi đường' that Ngô Tất Tố puts forward: it must resist.
Question 4 (page 80 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
+ The objects compared must be related to each other: All ideas focus on the fate of farmers.
+ Comparison must be based on clear criteria: the correctness of the ideas.
+ The conclusion drawn must be truthful to help perceive the object more accurately and deeply: Readers see the correctness in Ngô Tất Tố's 'soi đường' ideology.
III. Practice (page 81 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
Exercise 1:
Aspects being compared:
+ Boundaries
+ Customs and habits.
+ History of dynasties.
+ National heroes
Exercise 2:
From that comparison, affirm that Dai Viet is an independent, autonomous country, and the invasion intention of the North is contrary to reason, heavenly principles.
Exercise 3:
This is a passage of comparison with a persuasive power because the author uses evidence from reality, from the history of the past.


6. Reference lesson number 6
Answer to question 1 (page 81 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
The author compared North and South in various aspects:
- Similarities: Dai Viet has all aspects that China has, such as culture, territory, customs, government, heroes...
- Differences:
+ Culture (long-standing culture)
+ Territory, where mountains, rivers, and borders have divided, customs are also different.
+ Government is distinct from Triệu, Đinh, Lí, Trần generations, creating a foundation for independence, heroes in every era)
=> These factors of Dai Viet are not in conflict with China.
Answer to question 2 (page 81 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
- From that comparison, it can be concluded that Dai Viet is an independent, autonomous country, equal to China.
- The intention to annex, wanting to merge Dai Viet into China is completely contrary to justice, righteousness.
Answer to question 3 (page 81 Textbook Literature 11 Volume 1):
The passage is a comparison of standards, with great persuasive power.


