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1. Reference Lesson No. 4
Lesson Content
- Everyday language is the speech we use in daily life, meeting our everyday communication needs.
- Everyday language is primarily expressed in spoken form, though it can also be written.
- In written texts, the language of characters reflects and mimics everyday speech.
I. Everyday Language
1. Definition of Everyday Language
- Everyday language is a form of language activity, mainly spoken, used for communication in daily life.
2. Forms of Everyday Language Expression
- Everyday language is mostly expressed in speech but also in writing:
+ Spoken forms include dialogues and multi-party conversations.
+ Written forms include journals, letters, and more.
PRACTICE
a. The First Folk Poem
+ Advice:
• People should use language carefully for better communication.
• Respect and politeness should always be maintained in conversation.
• The main goal is to persuade and connect emotionally with the listener.
+ Lesson: knowing how to speak and choose words appropriately for effective communication.
- The Second Folk Poem:
+ To know whether gold is good or bad, one must test it in fire; similarly, the bell’s sound shows its quality.
+ Through speech, one can understand a person’s character.
+ Words are a reflection of a person's nature and character.
b. Everyday Language in Recreated Speech: A Character’s Dialogue from the Story “Five Happy Men”
- Observations:
+ Content: the story discusses real-life issues, such as catching a crocodile.
+ Vocabulary:
• Familiar, informal pronouns: I, folks...
• Colloquial phrases: that’s it, just like that, it’s a tough job...
• Many local terms: boat, small boat, chase...
+ Sentence structure: a lot of ellipses, with exclamatory, questioning, and declarative sentences used creatively.
2. Reference Lesson No. 5
a. Please express your opinion about the following statements:
- Words cost nothing to buy
Choose your words to please one another
- Gold is tested by fire,
A bell’s sound shows its quality, and a good person by their words.
Answer:
First Statement:
Words cost nothing to buy
Choose your words to please one another
This is sincere advice for effective conversation. The saying advises people to choose their words carefully for the most impactful communication. Especially, one should maintain politeness and choose words that ensure the listener understands and is pleased.
This saying reflects a key aspect of everyday language style, which emphasizes emotional persuasion in communication.
=> The lesson here is: when communicating in daily life, one must carefully "choose words" to ensure the highest emotional impact in conversations.
Second Statement:
Gold is tested by fire,
A bell’s sound shows its quality, and a good person by their words.
To know if gold is pure, it must be tested in fire; similarly, a bell’s sound shows its resonance. Through words, one can assess a person’s character, whether they are cultured or crude.
In life, many standards are used to evaluate a person, and one of those is their speech. A "good" person is one who speaks humbly, politely, and knows how to show respect.
b. Read the excerpt (from the textbook, p. 114 - The Crocodile Hunt in U Minh Forest) and determine which form of everyday language is used. Comment on the word choices in the excerpt.
Answer:
* In the excerpt, everyday language is expressed through dialogue: the speech of the character Năm Hên in the story of the crocodile hunt in U Minh Forest by author Sơn Nam.
* Observations on word choices:
- Content: the story discusses real-life issues, such as crocodiles and hunting them.
- Vocabulary:
+ Familiar, informal pronouns: I, folks...
+ Colloquial expressions: that’s it, just like that, it's tough...
+ Numerous local terms: boat, small boat, chase...
- The use of ellipsis, as well as a mix of exclamatory, questioning, and declarative sentences, is prevalent.
3. Reference Lesson No. 1
1. Definition
It refers to the entire set of everyday speech used by people to exchange information, thoughts, ideas, and emotions, fulfilling natural needs in life.
2. Forms of Expression
- Spoken forms: dialogue, monologue, conversation
- Internal speech:
+ Inner monologue: talking to oneself silently
+ Internal dialogue: imagining a conversation with someone else
+ Stream of consciousness: coherent internal thoughts
Practice
a. Sincere advice on communication. The folk saying advises people to choose words carefully to ensure effective communication.
+ One must maintain politeness and respect for the listener.
+ The saying highlights that the goal of everyday language is to emotionally persuade the listener.
→ Lesson learned: When engaging in daily conversations, choose your words wisely to communicate effectively.
Second folk saying: To know if gold is good or bad, it must be tested by fire; similarly, a bell’s sound shows its quality.
Through speech, we understand a person’s character—whether they are refined or coarse.
Words are an important criterion for evaluating a person's character. A “good” person is humble, polite, and knows how to show respect.
b. In the excerpt, everyday language is expressed through recreated speech: the character Năm Hên’s words in the story "Crocodile Hunting in U Minh Forest" by Sơn Nam.
Word choices:
- The content revolves around real-life issues: catching crocodiles.
- Vocabulary:
+ Words rich in Southern Vietnamese culture: boat, small boat, chase
+ Friendly pronouns: I, folks...
+ Frequent use of ellipses, combined with exclamatory, interrogative, and declarative sentences
→ The word choices reveal that the author is from Southern Vietnam and is well-versed in its culture and habits.
4. Reference Lesson No. 2
I. Everyday Language
1. Definition of Everyday Language
- Everyday language is the speech used for communicating information, thoughts, feelings, and more, fulfilling various needs in life.
2. Forms of Everyday Language
- Everyday language is mainly expressed in speech (monologues, dialogues), with some instances in writing (journals, letters, personal memoirs).
Practice
a. Folk Saying:
Words cost nothing to buy
Choose your words to please one another
+ This is advice on how to communicate. Though words are free, they should not be used carelessly or without thought.
→ Lesson learned: when speaking, consider the context, your position, and your listener’s role, and keep your language simple.
- Folk Saying:
Gold is tested by fire,
A bell’s sound shows its quality, and a good person by their words.
+ This is a piece of life wisdom. One of the ways to evaluate a person is by their words. A good person speaks humbly, politely, and with respect.
b. In the excerpt from the story "Crocodile Hunting in U Minh Forest," everyday language is expressed through the character’s speech.
- The character’s words are a mimicry of natural dialogue.
+ Informal, conversational words are used to create a friendly and intimate tone: “finished the job,” “just so,” “I’m afraid...”.
+ Local vocabulary adds a Southern Vietnamese flavor to the work: “chase the person,” “difficult,” “foolish...”.
5. Reference Lesson No. 3
Question 1 (Page 113, Literature 10, Volume 1): Definition of Everyday Language:
Everyday language refers to the speech used in daily life to exchange information, thoughts, feelings, and to meet the needs of life.
Question 2 (Page 113, Literature 10, Volume 1): Forms of Expression of Everyday Language
Question 3 (Page 114, Literature 10, Volume 1): Practice
a. – First phrase: While words may cost nothing, we must speak wisely in communication. We should know when to speak directly and when to soften our words. This way, our speech will be more effective. However, it’s important not to flatter or always say what people want to hear. Careful consideration is needed in choosing the right words in any conversation.
– Second phrase: In life, there are various standards used to evaluate a person. One of these standards is their speech – what they express outwardly. Here, the saying points to how to recognize a “good person” based on their eloquence and the words they choose.
b. – Everyday language is expressed through the speech of characters.
- The use of local dialects here helps readers perceive the casual, friendly tone in speech, and through this, readers can clearly identify that the character is from the Southern region of Vietnam by the dialect used.
