1. Reference Analysis Number 4
Exercise 1 (Page 74 Literature 11, Volume 1):
- In this line, the word 'leaf' is used in its primary meaning: part of a plant, located on the tip of a branch, flat and thin, green in color with veins.
- Various figurative meanings of the word:
+ Leaf refers to a part of the human body.
+ Leaf is used for paper or something thin.
+ Leaf is used for fabric.
+ Leaf can refer to something made from bamboo, rattan, or grass.
+ Leaf can describe thin metal objects.
- The word 'leaf' is used in different contexts, but the common feature is that they all share the characteristic of being flat and thin.
Exercise 2 (Page 74 Literature 11, Volume 1):
- She has gone to rescue people, truly a compassionate heart.
- He has secured a spot on the football team.
- He has ears and eyes here, be careful!
- Truly a smart mind, more brilliant than anyone else.
Exercise 3 (Page 75 Literature 11, Volume 1):
- Sourness => 'The situation sounds so bitter.'
- Bitterness => 'His life has been full of bitterness.'
Exercise 4 (Page 75 Literature 11, Volume 1):
* The word 'rely': represents trust in someone’s willingness to help and the guaranteed effectiveness of that help.
* The word 'endure':
- To endure: accept something in a situation where it cannot be refused, even if it's not pleasant.
=> In the context of Th. Kieu, using 'rely' and 'endure' is more fitting.
Exercise 5 (Page 75 Literature 11, Volume 1):
- Sentence a:
+ 'Canh cánh' expresses both the repetitive appearance in NKTT and the constant inner turmoil of President Ho Chi Minh.
- Sentence b:
+ You could use words like 'related' or 'concerned.'
- Sentence c:
+ The word 'friend' is polite and formal, suitable for diplomatic contexts.

2. Reference Composition 5
Question 1 (page 74, Literature 11, Volume 1)
a. The word "leaf" is used in its original meaning: it refers to a part of a tree, usually found on branches, typically green, thin, and flat.
b. Different meanings of the word "leaf":
- Leaf liver, lung leaf, spleen leaf: these terms are used to refer to body parts of humans or animals with shapes resembling a leaf.
- Letter, form, ballot, invitation, card: here, "leaf" is used to describe paper objects.
- Flag, sail: "leaf" is used to refer to fabric items.
- Mat, reed mat, boat leaf: "leaf" is used to describe objects made of materials like wood, rattan, or bamboo with a thin surface similar to leaves.
- Tin, copper, gold leaf: "leaf" is used to describe thin metal objects.
=> The word "leaf" is used in different contexts but has a common point: these objects share a thin, flat shape, sometimes with a surface or stem (like a tree leaf), which conveys a similar meaning.
Question 2 (page 74, Literature 11, Volume 1)
Many words that originally refer to body parts can also be used to refer to people: hand, foot, head, face, mouth, tongue...
- He is an excellent marksman.
- He usually plays as a defender in the school football team.
- He has a spot in the school team.
- His family has five mouths to feed.
- That is a new face in the Vietnamese poetry scene.
- Five heads popped out from the bushes.
=> These are examples of using body parts to refer to people through metaphor (metonymy).
Question 3 (page 75, Literature 11, Volume 1)
Words that refer to taste: salty, sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, astringent, umami... These words can also be used metaphorically:
- The sound of speech:
+ A sweet word that cuts to the bone.
+ A bitter statement.
+ Warm and heartfelt words.
+ His words are really pleasant to the ears.
+ His storytelling is quite dull.
- Emotional intensity:
+ The sweet affection of others moved me deeply.
+ My romantic life has been full of both bitterness and sweetness.
+ Her words were sweet to hear.
Question 4 (page 75, Literature 11, Volume 1)
The word "rely" is synonymous with "ask" or "help"; all of these words share a similar meaning. However, "rely" differs by implying trust and a sense of certainty in receiving assistance from others.
The word "endure" is synonymous with "accept" or "hear". These words all convey consent or acceptance, but they have distinct nuances:
+ "Endure" implies accepting something under pressure or without rejection.
+ "Accept" refers to ordinary consent.
+ "Hear" implies consent from a subordinate to a superior.
Question 5 (page 75, Literature 11, Volume 1)
a. Choose "canh cánh" because:
- Other words would simply refer to a patriot’s heart without capturing the emotional depth in the narrative.
- "Canh cánh" vividly portrays the endless longing and deep sorrow in the heart of the leader.
b. Use "liên can".
c. Words like "bầu bạn", "bạn hữu", "bạn", and "bạn bè" all refer to friends but have different connotations:
- "Bầu bạn" is a more general term.
- "Bạn hữu" refers to close friends and is unsuitable for describing relationships between nations.
- "Bạn bè" is a more casual, friendly term.

3. Reference Composition 6

4. Sample Lesson Plan 1
Question 1 (Page 74, 11th Grade Literature Textbook, Volume 1)
a. The word 'leaf' is used in its literal sense to refer to a part of a plant, usually green, thin, and with veins.
b. The word 'leaf' is used metaphorically in the following expressions:
- 'Liver leaf', 'lung leaf', 'spleen leaf' refer to organs in the human body.
- 'Letter', 'petition', 'ballot', 'greeting card', 'playing card' refer to paper items.
- 'Flag leaf', 'sail leaf' refer to items made of fabric.
- 'Bamboo leaf', 'mat leaf', 'boat leaf' refer to materials like wood, rattan, or bamboo.
- 'Tin leaf', 'copper leaf', 'gold leaf' refer to items made from metal.
Thus, these metaphors all share a common feature: they refer to flat, thin materials like a leaf.
Question 2 (Page 74, 11th Grade Literature Textbook, Volume 1)
- A person as old as that will never do such a thing.
- He's the star striker for the football team.
- Our hands have created everything.
- The well's mouth is so deep, it's terrifying.
- Hanoi is the beating heart.
Question 3 (Page 75, 11th Grade Literature Textbook, Volume 1)
Words denoting taste can also describe sound (voice) or emotional states: salty, sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, pungent, savory...
+ She speaks so sweetly it reaches your bones.
+ After one harsh word, she walked out.
+ The things he says are so pleasant to hear.
+ He felt the bitterness after trusting someone he just met.
Question 4 (Page 75, 11th Grade Literature Textbook, Volume 1)
Words with similar meanings to 'rely on' and 'ask for': 'rely' indicates trust in someone's willingness to help, while 'ask for' conveys seeking consent or assistance.
- 'Accept' has synonyms like 'receive', 'agree' (neutral tone).
- 'Listen to' or 'agree' expresses submission to a superior (showing obedience and respect).
- 'Endure' implies agreement to something despite potential dissatisfaction.
In using 'endure,' Kieu shows both respect and reluctance, but also values her relationship with Kim Trong.
Question 5 (Page 75, 11th Grade Literature Textbook, Volume 1)
a. The word 'worry' is chosen because:
+ It reflects the lingering, never-ending worry that Uncle Ho felt, which is captured beautifully in the metaphor 'worry'. This conveys not just the work, but also Ho's emotional state.
- Other words would simply refer to the general longing for the homeland, as seen in the diary 'Prison Diary'.
b. Of the words listed, only 'connected' and 'related' fit the context, as the others don't align in meaning or grammar.
c. The appropriate word here is 'friend'.
+ 'Close friends' refers to a collective, informal term, while 'friends' is more intimate, and 'companions' suggests a more formal, global relationship.
+ 'Friends' is perfect for describing international relations.

5. Reference Lesson Plan No. 2
Question 1 (page 74, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1):
a. The word 'leaf' is used in its literal meaning, referring to a part of a plant that is typically flat, grows from a branch, and is responsible for photosynthesis.
b. Other meanings of the word:
- 'leaf' as in liver, lungs, spleen: transferred meaning, referring to body parts that resemble a leaf and perform specific functions.
- 'leaf' as in letter, note, ballot, card: transferred meaning, referring to flat, thin objects.
- 'leaf' as in flag, sail: transferred meaning, referring to thin objects attached to another item (usually a pole).
- 'leaf' as in straw mat, boat leaf: transferred meaning, referring to thin objects made from bamboo or rattan.
- 'leaf' as in tin sheet, copper sheet, gold leaf: transferred meaning, referring to metal objects that have been flattened.
Question 2 (page 74, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1):
- Head: Refers to a person with many schemes.
- Brain: Refers to an exceptionally intelligent mind.
- Leg: Refers to obtaining a position in the provincial media company.
- Mouth: Refers to a person who speaks incessantly, making others uncomfortable.
Question 3 (page 75, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1):
- Sour: Refers to words that were hurtful to the child.
- Bitter: Refers to the tough experiences of the speaker's mother.
- Salty: Refers to a strong-willed character shaped by a challenging youth.
Question 4 (page 75, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1):
- Synonyms of 'rely on': depend on.
- Synonyms of 'endure': accept.
- The author avoids using other synonyms because they fail to convey the same intensity and pleading tone in the words of the character Kiều.
Question 5 (page 75, Literature Textbook 11, Volume 1):
a. The diary in prison holds a deep love for the homeland.
b. He has no involvement in this matter.
c. Vietnam seeks to be friends with all countries around the world.

6. Reference Lesson Plan No. 3

