The 7 Best Essays on Language Communication Activities (Literature 10)

I. What is language communication activity?

Question 1 (pages 14-15, Literature 10, Volume 1):

a. The communication activity recorded in the text occurs between the communicators: King Trần and the elders.

- The relationship between the communicators is: King (superior) – the elders (inferior).

- The roles of the communicators differ:

+ The King is the supreme leader of the state.

+ The elders represent the people's classes.

b. In this communication activity, the communicators take turns switching roles (speaker and listener) as follows:

- The King asks twice, and the elders answer twice.

- Specifically: The King presents the danger of the Mongol invasion and asks for a solution. The elders suggest fighting. The King asks again: 'Should we negotiate or fight?' The elders firmly respond: 'Fight! Fight!'.

c. Communication context:

- Location: Diên Hồng palace.

- Time: In the 13th century, when the Mongol empire was threatening to invade Vietnam.

- Historical event: The Mongol army invaded Vietnam for the second time.

d. The communication activity focuses on the content:

- Discussing strategies to deal with the enemy.

- The King presents the situation: the enemy is strong, but the elders remain determined to fight.

e. The purpose of the communication:

- To discuss and come up with strategies to counter the enemy.

- Everyone agrees to fight, and the communication achieves its goal.

Question 2 (page 15, Literature 10, Volume 1):

a. The communicators:

- The author of the textbook: has extensive life experience (possibly older) and a deep understanding of literature.

- The recipients of the textbook: teachers and 10th-grade students nationwide.

b. Communication context: Organized and planned according to the curriculum. It occurs within the general framework of national education.

c. The content of communication belongs to the field of social sciences, specifically literature:

- Topic: Overview of Vietnamese literature.

- Key issues:

+ The components of Vietnamese literature.

+ A summary of the development of literary history.

+ The Vietnamese people through literature.

d. The purpose of the communication:

- From the writer's perspective: To provide general knowledge about Vietnamese literature.

- From the recipient's perspective: To absorb knowledge about Vietnamese literature.

e.

- Language characteristics: Uses many terms from the field of literature.

- Text organization: Clearly structured with headings and subheadings, points are marked and presented clearly.

Question 1 (page 14, Literature 10, Volume 1)

a. The communication activity takes place between the communicators: King Trần and the elders.

- Positions:

• King Trần: superior – head of the court
• The elders: inferior – subjects.

b. The communicators take turns switching roles:

+ Round 1: speaker: King Trần; listener: the elders.

+ Round 2: speaker: the elders; listener: King Trần.

+ Round 3: speaker: King Trần; listener: the elders.

+ Round 4: speaker: the elders; listener: King Trần.

- The speaker asks, the listener answers.

c.

- Location: Diên Hồng palace.

- Time: The Mongol army invaded Vietnam for the second time – 1285.

d. Content of the communication: Discussing whether to fight or negotiate with the invading Mongol army.

e. Purpose: To unify the will and actions to fight against the Mongol invaders. This goal was achieved successfully.

Question 2 (page 15, Literature 10, Volume 1)

a. The communicators:

+ The writer: Literary researchers – with life experience, education, and expertise in literary research.

+ The readers: Teachers, students, and general readers – with varying levels of life experience and academic knowledge.

b. Communication context: Well-organized and planned within the school's educational framework.

c. The communication content belongs to the field of literary history:

- Topic: Overview of Vietnamese literature.

- Key issues:

+ The components of Vietnamese literature.

+ The development of written Vietnamese literature.

+ The Vietnamese people through literature.

d. Communication goals:

+ From the writer’s side: To provide the reader with knowledge.

+ From the reader’s side: To gain a general understanding.

e.

- Language tools: Uses terms from the field of social sciences, specifically literary studies.

- Text structure: Clear structure with headings and subheadings, ensuring coherence and logical flow.

Question 1 (page 14, Literature 10, Volume 1)

Read the excerpt (Section 1.1, page 14) and answer the questions:

a. Which communicators are involved in the activity recorded in the text above? What are their respective positions and relationships?

b. How do the communicators take turns speaking during the conversation?

c. In what context does the communication activity take place?

d. What is the focus of the communication activity?

e. What is the purpose of the communication activity?

Detailed Solution:

a. The communicators involved in the communication activity recorded in the text are: King Trần Nhân Tông, the elders, and others (not clearly identified).

b. In the communication activity, the speaker and listener roles are exchanged. Initially, King Trần Nhân Tông is the speaker, and the elders are the listeners. Then, the elders take the role of the speaker: "Please, Your Majesty, let us fight", "Yes, we must fight"... "Fight! Fight!" The first speaker, King Trần Nhân Tông, asks the question with great formality. When the elders answer (becoming the speakers), there is a sense of urgency and excitement as they speak. In the second round, the king becomes the speaker again, signaling his role with the action of looking at the elders' faces and asking once more; finally, the elders take the role of speakers through the action: "... immediately, let us speak as one".

c. Communication context:

- Location: Diên Hồng palace.

- Time: During the reign of King Trần Nhân Tông, when the Mongol empire threatened to invade Vietnam for the second time.

d. The focus of the communication activity is to discuss the nation’s strategy in the face of foreign invasion. The specific issue being addressed is: Should we negotiate (surrender) or should we fight?

e. The purpose of the communication activity is to call upon the elders, through them, to encourage and motivate the entire nation to stand firm in resisting the invaders.

This communication purpose was successfully achieved.

Question 2 (page 15, Literature 10, Volume 1)
Read the questions (Section 1.2, page 15) and answer the following:

a. Who are the communicators in the text?

b. What is the context in which the communication occurs?

c. What is the content of the communication?

d. What is the purpose of the communication?

e. What are the language tools and organizational structure used in the text?

Detailed Solution:

a. The communicators involved in this activity include the writer of the textbook and the teachers and students across the country, ranging in age from 15 to 65, from professors and PhDs to high school students.

b. The communication occurs within the educational environment, with a structured curriculum and teaching plans.

c. The content of the communication includes the components of Vietnamese literature and an overview of its historical development and achievements. It also identifies significant aspects of the artistic content of Vietnamese literature.

d. The purpose of the communication:

- From the writer’s perspective: To provide students with fundamental knowledge about Vietnamese literature.

- From the students’ perspective: To acquire knowledge about Vietnamese literature.

e. The language tools used are scientific methods, combined with explanatory styles, predominantly employing a formal scientific tone. The text structure is organized with clear headings and subheadings, ensuring logical and coherent flow.

Question 1. Read the text in the textbook and answer the questions:
a. The communicators in the text above are the King and the elders. This is a relationship between a superior and subordinates.

b. The first speaker is King Trần, and the elders listen and respond to his question. After the elders express their opinions, King Trần switches roles from speaker to listener.

c. The communication activity takes place at Diên Hồng palace in the 13th century, during the second Mongol invasion of Vietnam.

d. The content of the communication: King Trần wants to organize a public referendum, seeking the opinion of the people and the elders about the decision to fight the invaders.

e. The purpose of the communication: To consult the people’s opinion through the elders, thereby rallying the nation’s resolve to resist the invaders.

Question 2.
a. The communicators in this activity are the author and the readers.
+ The author: the person who composes the content, with rich life experience and deep academic knowledge.
+ The readers: the recipients, who may be teachers, students, or other individuals across the country.

b. The communication takes place in an educational setting.

c. The content of the communication: An overview of Vietnamese literature.

d. The purpose of the communication: To provide fundamental knowledge about Vietnamese literature to the readers.

e. The language tools used include literary terms combined with explanatory methods. The text structure is organized with clear, logical sections, arranged in a coherent order.

I. What is linguistic communication?

Question 1 (pages 14-15, Literature 10, Volume 1):

a. The communicators recorded in the text are: King Trần and the elders.

- The relationship between the communicators is: King (superior) – subjects (inferior).

- The positions of the communicators differ:

• King: The ruler of the country.
• The elders: Representatives of the people, expressing the views of the public.

b. In the communication activity, the communicators take turns speaking (the speaker and listener roles are exchanged) as follows:

- King Trần speaks first, with actions such as "formally asking" and "asking once more"; the elders are the listeners, receiving the king's question.

- Afterward, when the elders provide their opinions with actions like "loudly arguing," "Please, Your Majesty, let us fight," and "Yes, we must fight," the king switches roles and becomes the listener.

c. Communication context:

- Location: At Diên Hồng palace.

- Time: In the 13th century, when the Mongol empire was threatening to invade Vietnam.

- Historical event: The second Mongol invasion of Vietnam.

d. The focus of the communication: Discussing national responsibilities in the face of foreign invasion.

- The specific issue: A public referendum on whether to negotiate or to fight against the Mongol invaders.

e. The purpose of this communication: To consult the elders and rally the public to resist the foreign invaders. Through the elders, the king encouraged the entire nation to fight and defend the country. This communication achieved its goal.

Question 2 (page 15, Literature 10, Volume 1):

a. The communicators:

- The writer of the textbook: Someone with significant life experience (likely older) and deep knowledge of literature, mostly individuals who have spent many years researching and teaching literature at high school level.

- The recipients of the textbook: Teachers and 10th-grade students nationwide.

b. The context of communication: In the educational environment of schools, with a structured program and teaching plan.

c.

- The content of the communication falls within the field of social sciences, specifically knowledge of literature.

- Topic: An overview of Vietnamese literature.

- Key issues:

• Components of Vietnamese literature.
• A summary of the historical development and achievements of Vietnamese literature.
• Major themes in the content and art of Vietnamese literature.

d. The purpose of the communication:

- From the writer’s perspective: To provide fundamental knowledge about Vietnamese literature.

- From the recipient’s perspective: To acquire knowledge about Vietnamese literature.

e. - Key features of the language: The use of many literary terms combined with an explanatory method to convey knowledge.

- Text structure: Organized into clear sections, with major and minor headings, presented in a coherent and logical sequence.

I. What is linguistic communication?

Question 1 (pages 14-15, Literature 10, Volume 1):

a. The communicators recorded in the text are: King Trần and the elders.

- The relationship between the communicators is: King (superior) – subjects (inferior).

- The positions of the communicators differ:

• King: The supreme leader of the state.
• The elders: Representatives of the people.

b. In the communication activity, the communicators take turns speaking (the speaker and listener roles are exchanged) as follows:

- The King asks twice, and the elders answer twice.
- Specifically: The King presents the danger of the Mongol invasion and asks how to respond. The elders suggest fighting. The King asks again: “Should we make peace or fight?” The elders confirm: “Fight! Fight!”

c. Communication context:

- Location: Diên Hồng Palace.

- Time: In the 13th century, when the Mongol empire was threatening to invade Vietnam.

- Historical event: The second Mongol invasion of Vietnam.

d. The focus of the communication: Discussing strategies to confront the enemy.
- The King presents the situation: the Mongols are very strong, but the elders remain determined to fight.

e. The purpose of this communication:

- To discuss and come up with a strategy to deal with the enemy.

- Everyone is resolved to fight the invaders, and the communication successfully achieved its goal.

Question 2 (pages 15, Literature 10, Volume 1):

a. The communicators:

- The author of the textbook: A person with significant life experience (likely older) and extensive knowledge of literature.

- The recipients of the textbook: Teachers and 10th-grade students nationwide.

b. The context of communication: Organized and planned according to the curriculum. It takes place within the broader context of the national education system.

c. The content of the communication pertains to the social sciences, specifically knowledge about literature.

- Topic: An overview of Vietnamese literature.

- Key issues:

+ The components of Vietnamese literature.

+ A summary of the historical development of literature.

+ The portrayal of the Vietnamese people through literature.

d. The purpose of the communication:

- From the writer’s perspective: To provide comprehensive knowledge about Vietnamese literature.

- From the recipient’s perspective: To acquire knowledge about Vietnamese literature.

e.

- Key language features: The use of many terms from the field of literary studies.

- Text structure: Organized into clear, logical sections; major and minor headings; key arguments are marked and presented clearly.

Question 1: (pages 14, Literature 10, Volume 1):

a. The communicative activity in the quoted text takes place between King Trần and the elders.

- The relationship between the two is that of a king and his subjects.

- The positions of the communicators differ:

+ The King: The ruler of the nation.

+ The elders: Representatives of the people, voicing the opinions of the common folk.

b. When King Trần asks, the elders take the role of listeners, and the King is the speaker. When the elders respond, the King becomes the listener and the elders take on the speaker role. The question asked is: “Should we fight or make peace?” and the corresponding answer is: “Fight! Fight!”

c. This communication takes place at Diên Hồng Palace, where King Trần seeks the elders' advice on how to deal with the Mongol invasion as the nation faces the threat of invasion.

d. The focus of this communication is to discuss strategies for dealing with the invaders.

e. The purpose of the communication is to find a strategy that both the King and the elders agree upon in confronting the Mongol threat, and the communication successfully achieved its purpose.

Question 2: (pages 15, Literature 10, Volume 1):

a. The communicators in this activity are the author of the textbook (the writer) and the students (the readers).

- The writer possesses a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge (of literature), being individuals who have spent many years researching and teaching literature.
- The readers, in contrast, are younger and have less life experience and knowledge.

b. This communication takes place within the educational environment of schools.

c. The content of the communication falls under the social sciences, specifically literature knowledge.

- Topic: An overview of Vietnamese literature.

- Key issues:

+ The components of Vietnamese literature.

+ A summary of the historical development and achievements of Vietnamese literature.

+ The major themes and artistic features of Vietnamese literature.

d. The purpose:

- To provide an overview of the fundamental issues of Vietnamese literature.

- To acquire essential knowledge about Vietnamese literature through studying various literary texts.

- To cultivate and enhance cognitive skills, the ability to evaluate literary phenomena, and the skill of creating written works.

e. The text uses many technical literary terms.

- The sentences are complex, with many components, but they are very coherent and structured.

- The text is well-organized, clear, with major and minor sections, and each argument is marked and presented clearly.