Top 6 Best Lesson Plans on 'Direct and Indirect Speech' for 9th Grade

I. Direct Speech
Read the following excerpts (from the short story 'Silent Sapa' by Nguyễn Thành Long) and answer the questions.

a) I stayed right there at the station every month. No matter how many times the driver honked the horn, I stubbornly refused to get off. Then one day, the driver had to come up to the station himself. I said: “See, you don’t even care about ‘people’ at all?”
b) The scholar thought to himself: “The visitor came unexpectedly, probably the boy hasn’t had time to clean or fold his blanket yet.”

Question 1, page 53, 9th Grade Literature: In excerpt (a), the bold part “See, you don’t even care about ‘people’ at all?” is it a spoken or a thought of the character? How is it separated from the preceding part of the sentence?
Answer:
In excerpt (a), the bold part is the character’s spoken words because the word “said” appears in the narrator’s voice. It is separated from the previous part by a colon and quotation marks.

Question 2, page 53, 9th Grade Literature: In excerpt (b), the bold part “The visitor came unexpectedly, probably the boy hasn’t had time to clean or fold his blanket yet” is it a spoken or a thought? How is it separated from the preceding part of the sentence?
Answer:
In excerpt (b), the bold part is the character’s thought because the word “thought” appears in the narrator’s voice. It is separated from the previous part by a colon and quotation marks.

Question 3, page 53, 9th Grade Literature: Can the position of the bold part and the preceding part be swapped in both excerpts? If yes, how are they separated?
Answer:
In both excerpts, the positions of the two parts can be swapped. In that case, the two parts are separated by quotation marks and a dash.

II. Indirect Speech
Read the following excerpts and answer the questions.
a) The old man tried to find the right words to explain to his son. He advised him to calm down and wait for a better offer, saying that if this one doesn’t work out, another would surely come. “There are still many unmarried girls in the village, no need to worry,” he said.
(Nam Cao, 'Lão Hạc')
b) But don’t misunderstand that Uncle Hồ lived in hardship like a monk, or with the refined simplicity of a hermit philosopher.
(Phạm Văn Đồng, 'Hồ Chí Minh: The Spirit and Essence of the Nation, Conscience of the Age').

Question 1, page 54, 9th Grade Literature: In excerpt (a), is the bold part spoken or thought? Is it separated from the preceding part by any specific punctuation?
Answer:
In excerpt (a), the bold part is the character’s spoken words. It is advice as indicated by the word “advised” in the narrator’s voice. No specific punctuation separates it from the preceding part.

Question 2, page 54, 9th Grade Literature: In excerpt (b), is the bold part spoken or thought? What word is used between the two parts? Can this word be replaced?
Answer:
In excerpt (b), the bold part is the character’s thought, as indicated by the word “understood” in the narrator’s voice. The word “that” separates the two parts. It could be replaced with the word “is” in this case.

III. Practice
Question 1, page 54, 9th Grade Literature: Identify the direct or indirect speech in the following excerpts (from the short story 'Lão Hạc' by Nam Cao). Indicate whether it’s spoken or thought and if it’s direct or indirect speech.
a) The dog seemed to be blaming me; it barked in a strange way, staring at me as if to say: “Ah! The old man is terrible! I’ve been so loyal to him and this is how he treats me!”
b) After his son left, the old man muttered to himself: “The garden is my son’s. When his mother was alive, she struggled to save every penny, just so she could buy this garden for him. Things were much cheaper back then…”
Answer:
a) The speech: “Ah! The old man is terrible! I’ve been so loyal to him and this is how he treats me!” is the dog’s thought attributed by the character.
b) The speech: “The garden is... things were much cheaper back then” is the old man’s thought, as he mutters to himself. Both are examples of direct speech.

Question 2, pages 54-55, 9th Grade Literature: Write an argumentative paragraph about one of the following opinions. Quote it in both direct and indirect speech.
a) We must remember the great contributions of our national heroes because they represent the spirit of a heroic people.
(Hồ Chí Minh, 'Political Report at the Second Congress of the Party')
b) Simple in life, in relationships, in behavior, Hồ Chí Minh was also very simple in his speech and writing, because he wanted the people to understand, remember, and act accordingly.
(Phạm Văn Đồng, 'Hồ Chí Minh: The Spirit and Essence of the Nation, Conscience of the Age').
c) The Vietnamese people today have every reason to be proud of their language.
(Đặng Thai Mai, 'Vietnamese Language: A Powerful Expression of National Strength').

Answer:

* Direct speech: In “Political Report at the Second Congress of the Party”, President Hồ Chí Minh stated: “We must remember the great contributions of our national heroes because they represent the spirit of a heroic people.” This is true. Throughout thousands of years of history, our people have fought many foreign invaders. Yet no enemy could ever defeat the hearts of those who deeply care for the fate of the nation. During over a thousand years of Chinese domination, many heroes rose to lead uprisings, such as Hai Bà Trưng, Bà Triệu, Triệu Việt Vương, Phùng Hưng... Then came the legendary figures like Trần Hưng Đạo, Lê Lợi, Quang Trung... We have every reason to be proud of these great warriors!

* Indirect speech: In “Political Report at the Second Congress of the Party”, President Hồ Chí Minh affirmed that we must remember the great contributions of our national heroes because they represent the spirit of a heroic people. This is true. Throughout thousands of years of history, our people have fought many foreign invaders. Yet no enemy could ever defeat the hearts of those who deeply care for the fate of the nation. During over a thousand years of Chinese domination, many heroes rose to lead uprisings, such as Hai Bà Trưng, Bà Triệu, Triệu Việt Vương, Phùng Hưng... Then came the legendary figures like Trần Hưng Đạo, Lê Lợi, Quang Trung... We have every reason to be proud of these great warriors!

Question 3, page 55, 9th Grade Literature: Retell the words of the character Vũ Nương in the following excerpt using indirect speech.

The next day, Linh Phi took a purple silk pouch containing ten pearls and ordered the messenger Xích Hỗn to take Phan out of the country. Vũ Nương also sent a golden flower with a message:
– Please tell my husband Trương, if he still remembers our old bond, to set up a ceremony to solve the wrongs at the riverbank, light the magical lantern to shine into the water, and I will return.
(Nguyễn Dữ, 'The Story of the Girl from Nam Xương')
Answer:
Retell Vũ Nương’s words in indirect speech:
Vũ Nương sent a golden flower with a message for Phan to tell Trương that if he still remembered their old bond, he should set up a ceremony at the riverbank, light a magical lantern to shine into the water, and Vũ Nương would return.

I - BASIC CONCEPTS TO MASTER

1. One can either directly or indirectly quote someone’s words or thoughts. Both direct and indirect quotes can be used in two ways: directly and indirectly.

- Direct quotation involves repeating the exact words or thoughts of someone or a character. These words are placed within quotation marks.

- Indirect quotation involves paraphrasing someone’s words or thoughts. The paraphrased content may be adjusted for clarity and is not placed in quotation marks.

2. In storytelling, indirect quotation is commonly used, often with words like “that” or “is”. Dialogue between characters, however, is typically presented directly using bullet points.

3. The choice between direct and indirect speech depends on the context.

II - GUIDELINES FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES

1. Direct Speech

Question 1

The bolded part in passage (a) represents the character’s speech. It is separated from the previous section using a colon and quotation marks.

Question 2

In passage (b), the bolded part represents the character’s thoughts. It is separated from the preceding section using a colon and quotation marks.

The positions of the bolded section and the previous part can be switched. In that case, the two sections would be separated by quotation marks and a dash. For example, passage (b) could be written as: "The guest arrived unexpectedly; surely, the boy hadn’t had time to clean or fold the blanket yet" – the artist thought to himself.

2. Indirect Speech

Question 1

The bolded part in passage (a) represents speech. It does not require separation from the previous section with any punctuation marks.

Question 2

The bolded part in passage (b) represents thoughts. It is separated from the preceding section with the word “that”. The word “that” can be replaced with “is” in this context.

3. Practice Exercises

Exercise 1

- Passage (a): The part in quotation marks is direct speech.

- Passage (b): The part in quotation marks is direct speech.

Exercise 2

Choose one of the three statements below and write a paragraph expressing that statement both in direct and indirect speech. For example:

Statement (a):

- Direct speech: In his Political Report at the Second National Congress of the Party, President Ho Chi Minh stated: “We must remember the contributions of the national heroes, for they are the epitome of a heroic nation.”

- Indirect speech: In his Political Report..., President Ho Chi Minh emphasized that we must remember the contributions of the national heroes, as they are the epitome of a heroic nation.

Statement (b)

- Direct speech: Simplicity is a constant virtue of President Ho Chi Minh, as Prime Minister Pham Van Dong remarked: “Simplicity in life, in relationships with others, in his demeanor, and even in his speech and writings...”

- Indirect speech: Prime Minister Pham Van Dong believed that President Ho Chi Minh’s simplicity was evident in all aspects: in life, in relationships, in his demeanor, and in his speech and writing, because he wanted the people to understand, remember, and act upon it.

Statement (c):

- Direct speech: “The Vietnamese people today have every reason to be proud of their language,” affirmed cultural scholar Dang Thai Mai.

- Indirect speech: Cultural scholar Dang Thai Mai asserted that the Vietnamese people today have every reason to be proud of their language.

Exercise 3

Identify who is speaking in the dialogue and to whom. Determine if any parts need to be changed to third-person narration, and identify who the third person is.

For example: The next day, Linh Phi took a purple silk bag containing ten pearls and sent the messenger Xich Hon to escort Phan out of the country. Vũ Nương also sent a golden flower and instructed Phan to tell Trương that if he still remembered their past love, he should set up a ritual at the riverbank and light a magical lantern to shine down into the water, and she would return.

A. KEY CONCEPTS

There are two ways to report someone's words or thoughts:

Direct speech, which quotes the exact words or thoughts of the speaker or character, and these are enclosed in quotation marks.
For example: The artist thought to himself, "The guest came unexpectedly, probably the boy didn't have time to clean up, or fold the blanket, for instance."
President Ho Chi Minh reminded everyone: "We must remember the contributions of our national heroes, for they symbolize a heroic nation."
Indirect speech, on the other hand, paraphrases the words or thoughts of the speaker or character, making adjustments to fit the context, and it does not use quotation marks.
For example: President Ho Chi Minh reminded everyone that we must remember the contributions of national heroes, as they symbolize a heroic nation.
I told her that I missed her very much.

B. EXERCISES AND GUIDELINES

Question 1 (Page 54 of the textbook) Identify the quoted speech in the following excerpts (from the short story 'Lao Hac' by Nam Cao). Specify whether it is direct or indirect speech.
a. It seemed as though the dog was blaming me; it growled, staring at me, as if to say, "Ah! Old man, you're treating me like this after all I've done for you?".
b. After the son left, the old man muttered to himself, "This garden belongs to my son. When his mother was still alive, she was frugal and saved every penny, using fifty dong to buy it. Things were much cheaper back then…"

Solution:
Excerpt a: The direct quote is the part in quotation marks ("Ah! Old man…"). It reflects the dog's thoughts about its master.
Excerpt b: The direct quote is the part in quotation marks ("This garden… was much cheaper..."). It reflects the old man's thoughts.

Question 2 (Page 54 of the textbook) Write a short argumentative paragraph on one of the following opinions. Quote it in both direct and indirect speech.

a. We must remember the contributions of our national heroes, as they symbolize a heroic nation.

b. Simplicity in life, in demeanor, and in relationships with others. Ho Chi Minh also embodied simplicity in his words and writings, making sure that the people understood, remembered, and acted accordingly.

c. The Vietnamese people today have every reason to be proud of their language.

Solution:
a.
Direct quote: In his political report at the 2nd National Congress, President Ho Chi Minh emphasized: "We must remember the contributions of our national heroes, as they symbolize a heroic nation."
Indirect quote: In his political report at the 2nd National Congress, President Ho Chi Minh stated that we must remember the contributions of national heroes, as they symbolize a heroic nation.
b.
Direct quote: Former Prime Minister Pham Van Dong wrote about President Ho Chi Minh: "In his personal life, in his relations with others, and in his works, Ho Chi Minh remained simple and sincere, ensuring that the people could understand, remember, and follow his example."
Indirect quote: Former Prime Minister Pham Van Dong remarked on President Ho Chi Minh's simplicity, stating that he embodied simplicity in life, in his relationships with people, and in his works to ensure the people could understand, remember, and act accordingly…
c.
Direct quote: The writer Dang Thai Mai, discussing the Vietnamese language as a powerful expression of national identity, wrote, "The Vietnamese people today have every reason to be proud of their language."
Indirect quote: The writer Dang Thai Mai, reflecting on the Vietnamese language as a testament to the vitality of the nation, argued that the Vietnamese people have every reason to be proud of their language.

Question 3 (Page 54 of the textbook) Retell the words of the character Vu Nuong from the following excerpt using indirect speech. The next day, Linh Phi took a purple silk bag containing ten pearls and ordered the envoy Xich Hon to escort Phan out of the country; Vu Nuong also handed over a golden flower and asked him to tell her husband Trương that if he still remembered their old bond, he should set up a ceremony to resolve her grievances at the riverbank, light a divine lantern, and she would return.

Solution:
The next day, Linh Phi took a purple silk bag containing ten pearls and instructed the envoy Xich Hon to escort Phan out of the country. Vu Nuong, in turn, gave a golden flower and asked him to tell her husband that if he still remembered their old relationship, he should set up a ritual to resolve her grievance by the riverbank, lighting a divine lantern, and she would come back.

I. Direct Speech

1. The bolded section in (a) represents the character's speech (indicated by 'the child said' in the narration).

- This direct speech is separated from the preceding part of the sentence by a colon and quotation marks.

2. The bolded section in (b) represents the character's thought (indicated by 'the artist thought quietly' in the narration).

The separating marks used are a colon and quotation marks.

3. The position of the quoted speech or thought can be changed, either before or after the reporting phrase. If the reporting phrase comes last, the colon is replaced with a comma or dash.

"The guest came unexpectedly, probably the boy didn’t have time to clean up, or fold the blanket, for instance." - The artist thought quietly.

II. Indirect Speech

1. The bolded section in (a) is the quoted speech reported indirectly.

2. The bolded section in (b) is the character’s thought (derived from the word 'understood' in the reporting phrase).

Excerpt b uses the word 'that' to separate the thought from the narration; this can be replaced by the word 'is'.

III. Exercises

Question 1 (Page 54, Grade 9 Literature Textbook)

a, "Ah! The old man is terrible!...Is this true?"

b, "The garden belongs to my son...everything was much cheaper back then."

- Both excerpts represent direct speech, with excerpt (a) quoting speech and excerpt (b) quoting a thought. Both are direct quotations.

Question 2 (Page 54, Grade 9 Literature Textbook)

a, Direct quote: In his political speech at the 2nd National Congress, President Ho Chi Minh stated: "We must remember the contributions of our national heroes, for they are the symbols of a heroic nation."

Indirect quote: In his political speech at the 2nd National Congress, President Ho Chi Minh reminded us to remember the contributions of national heroes, as they represent a heroic nation.

b, Writing about him, former Prime Minister Pham Van Dong stated: "Simplicity in life...understood, remembered, and acted upon."

Indirect quote: Former Prime Minister Pham Van Dong emphasized President Ho Chi Minh’s simple way of life, his style and relationships with others, which made it easier for the people to understand, remember, and follow his example.

c, Indirect quote: Writer Dang Thai Mai, discussing the Vietnamese language, wrote: "The Vietnamese people today have ample and strong reasons to be proud of their language."

- Indirect quote: Writer Dang Thai Mai, in his discussion about the Vietnamese language, argued that the Vietnamese people today have ample and strong reasons to be proud of their language.

Question 3 (Page 55, Grade 9 Literature Textbook)

Vu Nuong asked Phan Lang to deliver a message to her husband, Trương Sinh, asking him to set up a ritual to resolve her grievances by the riverbank if he still remembered their old bond. She promised she would return if the ritual was performed.

Part I: DIRECT QUOTATION

(Page 53, Literature 9, Volume 1)

Read the excerpt below (from the short story "Lặng lẽ Sa Pa" by Nguyễn Thành Long) and answer the questions:

a) I stay in the station every month. No matter how many times the driver stops and honks the horn loudly, I stubbornly refuse to get down. One day, the driver had to come up to my station personally. I said: “See, you don’t even ‘care’ about people, do you?”.

b) The artist thought: “The visitor came unexpectedly, maybe the boy hasn’t had time to clean up, fold the blanket, or something like that”.

1. In excerpt (a), the bolded part is spoken or thought by which character? How is it separated from the preceding part?

2. In excerpt (b), the bolded part is spoken or thought by which character? How is it separated from the preceding part?

3. In both excerpts, can the order of the bolded part and the preceding part be changed? If so, how are they separated?

Answer:

1.

- It’s the character’s speech (as indicated by "The child says").

- The bolded part is separated from the preceding part with a colon and quotation marks.

2.

- It’s the character’s thought (as indicated by "The artist thinks").

- The bolded part is separated from the preceding part with a colon and quotation marks.

3.

- The positions of the spoken or thought parts and the introductory part can be swapped. If the introductory part comes after, a comma or dash should replace the colon. For example:

"The visitor came unexpectedly, maybe the boy hasn’t had time to clean up, fold the blanket, or something like that" - the artist thought.

Part II: INDIRECT QUOTATION

(Page 54, Literature 9, Volume 1)

a) The old man tried to find words to explain to his son. He advised him to hold back, wait a little while, see if a better, less expensive marriage proposal would come up; if this one didn’t work out, there would be others; after all, the village hadn’t run out of daughters.

(Nam Cao, "Lão Hạc")

b) But do not misunderstand that Uncle Ho lived a harsh life like a monk, or a recluse philosopher.

(Phạm Văn Đồng, "President Hồ Chí Minh, the Essence and Spirit of the Nation, Conscience of the Time")

1. In excerpt (a), is the bolded part spoken or thought? Is it separated from the preceding part by any punctuation?

2. In excerpt (b), is the bolded part spoken or thought? Is it separated from the preceding part by any punctuation?

Answer:

1.

- In excerpt (a), the bolded part is speech.

- The bolded part is not separated from the preceding part by any punctuation.

2.

- In excerpt (b), the bolded part is thought.

- There is a "that" separating the quote and the preceding part.

- The word "that" can be replaced with "is".

Part III: PRACTICE EXERCISES

Answer to Question 1 (Page 54, Literature 9, Volume 1):

Identify the quoted speech in the following excerpts (from the short story "Lão Hạc" by Nam Cao). Indicate whether the quote is speech or thought, and whether it is a direct or indirect quote:

a) He acted as if he were blaming me; he murmured, looking at me as if to say: "Ah! The old man is terrible! I’ve treated him well, but this is how he treats me?".

b) After the son left, the old man spoke to himself: "This garden belongs to my son. When his mother was still alive, she had to tighten her belt, save every penny, and only managed to buy it for fifty dong. Back then, everything was much cheaper…"

Detailed answer:

Direct quotation in both excerpts.

a) "Ah! The old man is terrible! I’ve treated him well, but this is how he treats me?".

⟹ Speech

b) "This garden belongs to my son. When his mother was still alive, she had to tighten her belt, save every penny, and only managed to buy it for fifty dong. Back then, everything was much cheaper…".

⟹ Thought

Answer to Question 2 (Page 54, Literature 9, Volume 1):

Write an argumentative paragraph on one of the three ideas below. Quote the idea in both direct and indirect ways.

Detailed answer:

Refer to the paragraph below:

a) Direct quotation: '

The Vietnamese language is an incredibly old and valuable asset of the nation. It allows us to express our thoughts and emotions fully and deeply. Every Vietnamese person can feel the richness and purity of their mother tongue. It always carries the valuable cultural essence of our nation, which has been preserved through thousands of years of civilization. Today, the Vietnamese language continues to develop, adapting to the needs of the modern world. To assert the immense value of the Vietnamese language, Professor Đặng Thai Mai said: "The Vietnamese people today have every reason to be proud of their language." We should be proud of the Vietnamese language and preserve its purity and beauty, and use it to reach new heights in the modern world.

b) Indirect quotation:

As stated in the paragraph above, Professor Đặng Thai Mai also mentioned that the Vietnamese people today have every reason to be proud of their language...

Answer to Question 3 (Page 55, Literature 9, Volume 1):

Recount the words of the character Vũ Nương in the excerpt below in an indirect quotation style.

Detailed answer:

The excerpt rewritten is as follows:

The next day, Linh Phi took a purple silk pouch containing ten pearls and sent the messenger Xích Hỗn to take Phan out of the country. Vũ Nương also sent a golden flower and asked Phan to convey a message to Trương, requesting him to hold a ceremony to clear her name by the river, lighting a magical lamp to shine into the water, so that Vũ Nương could return.

Basic Knowledge There are two methods to quote or express someone's words or thoughts: direct and indirect speech. - Direct speech involves repeating the exact words or thoughts of the speaker or character without any alteration, using a colon (:) to separate the quoted part, often accompanied by quotation marks ("..."). - Indirect speech involves paraphrasing the words or thoughts of the speaker or character, adjusting them as needed without using colons or quotation marks. In both types of speech, the words being quoted may be separated from the rest of the sentence with the words 'that' or 'is'. Direct Speech Read the excerpt below (from the short story 'Lặng lẽ Sa Pa' by Nguyễn Thành Long) - from the textbook and answer the following questions on page 53 of the Grade 9 Vietnamese Language textbook: Question 1 - Page 53 Vietnamese Language 9th Grade In excerpt (a), which part is the quoted speech or thought of the character? How is it separated from the preceding part? Answer The part in bold in example (a) is direct speech because the word 'said' appears in the narrator's words. It is separated from the preceding part of the sentence with a colon and quotation marks. Question 2 - Page 53 Vietnamese Language 9th Grade In excerpt (b), which part is the quoted speech or thought of the character? How is it separated from the preceding part? Answer The bolded part of the sentence is a thought because the word 'thought' appears before it. The separator used between the two parts is a colon and quotation marks. Question 3 - Page 53 Vietnamese Language 9th Grade In both excerpts, can the positions of the quoted parts be swapped? If so, how would the two parts be separated? Answer The positions of the quoted parts can be switched. In such a case, the parts are separated by quotation marks and an em dash. - In excerpt (a), the bold part is direct speech because the word 'said' is used. It is separated from the preceding part by a colon and quotation marks. - In excerpt (b), the bold part is a thought, as indicated by the word 'thought' in the narrator's speech. The separation is done using a colon and quotation marks. These are examples of direct speech. Indirect Speech Exercise on page 53 Vietnamese Language 9th Grade Read the following excerpts and answer the questions. a) The old man tried to find words to explain to his son. He advised him to hold back and wait a little longer to see if a better match with lower dowry could be found; if not, he could marry someone else, as there were still young girls in the village. (Nam Cao, 'Lão Hạc') b) But do not misunderstand that Uncle Ho lived a life of austerity like a hermit or philosopher. (Phạm Văn Đồng, 'President Ho Chi Minh, the quintessence and spirit of the nation, the conscience of the era') 1. In excerpt (a), is the part in bold a quote or thought? Is it separated from the preceding part with a specific mark? 2. In excerpt (b), is the part in bold a quote or thought? What word separates the quoted part from the narrator's words? Can this word be replaced? Answer 1. In excerpt (a), the bolded part is a direct quote, as it is advice given to the character. The word 'advised' in the narrator's words indicates this is direct speech. There is no specific separator between the quoted part and the preceding text, but the words 'that' or 'is' could be inserted after 'it'. 2. In excerpt (b), the bolded part is the character's thought because the word 'understand' appears before it. The separator is the word 'that'. In this case, the word 'is' could replace 'that'. Practice Question 1 (Page 54 Vietnamese Language 9th Grade) Identify the quoted speech in the following excerpts (from the short story 'Lão Hạc' by Nam Cao). Indicate whether the quote is direct or indirect speech. a. He kept making it sound like he was blaming me; he whimpered, looked at me, as if saying: "Ah! The old man is so bad! I treated him like this, and he treats me like this!". b. After the son left, the old man said to himself: "The garden belongs to my son. When his mother was still alive, she saved every penny to buy it. Back then, everything was so cheap...". Answer - In excerpt (a): The part in quotation marks ("Ah! The old man... like this?") is direct speech – a thought attributed to the character. - In excerpt (b): The part in quotation marks ("The garden... everything was cheap...") is direct speech – a direct quote. Question 2 (Page 54 Vietnamese Language 9th Grade) Write an argumentative paragraph related to one of the following three statements. Quote that statement in both direct and indirect speech. a) We must remember the contributions of national heroes, as they are symbols of a heroic nation. (Hồ Chí Minh, Political Report at the 2nd Congress of the Communist Party) b) Simplicity in life, in relations with others, in manners, President Ho was also simple in speech and writing to make it easier for the people to understand, remember, and act accordingly. (Phạm Văn Đồng, 'President Ho Chi Minh, the quintessence and spirit of the nation, the conscience of the era') c) The Vietnamese people today have every reason to be proud of their language. (Đặng Thai Mai, 'Vietnamese, a vivid symbol of national vitality') Suggested Answer Choose one of the three ideas and write a paragraph with the quotation in both direct and indirect speech. For example - Idea (a): - Direct speech: In his Political Report at the 2nd Congress of the Communist Party, President Hồ Chí Minh said: "We must remember the contributions... of a heroic nation". - Indirect speech: In his Political Report at the 2nd Congress of the Communist Party, President Hồ Chí Minh taught that we must remember the contributions... of a heroic nation. - Idea (b): - Direct speech: When talking about President Ho's simplicity, Prime Minister Phạm Văn Đồng remarked: "Simplicity in life, in relations with others, in manners, President Ho was also simple in speech and writing to make it easier for the people to understand, remember, and act accordingly." - Indirect speech: Prime Minister Phạm Văn Đồng pointed out that President Ho was a very simple person in life, in relations with others, in manners, as well as in speech and writing, to ensure the people could understand, remember, and act accordingly. - Idea (c): - Direct speech: Đặng Thai Mai affirmed: "The Vietnamese people today have every reason to be proud of their language." - Indirect speech: The scholar Đặng Thai Mai affirmed that the Vietnamese people today have every reason to be proud of their language. Question 3 (Page 55 Vietnamese Language 9th Grade) Recount the words of the character Vũ Nương in the following excerpt using indirect speech. The next day, Linh Phi took a purple silk bag with ten pearls and sent the messenger Xích Hỗn to take Phan out of the country; Vũ Nương also sent a yellow flower and instructed: - Please tell my husband Trương, if he still remembers our old love, he should set up a ritual to solve the wrongs at the riverbank, burn the sacred lamp down to the water, and I will appear. Suggested Answer First, identify who is speaking to whom and who the speech is directed to. Then, rephrase the words using the appropriate sentence structures and punctuation. For instance, you could write in indirect speech: The next day, Linh Phi took a purple silk bag with ten pearls, instructed the messenger Xích Hỗn to take Phan out of the country, and Vũ Nương also sent a yellow flower, asking him to tell Trương that if he still remembered their old feelings, he should perform a ritual at the riverbank, burning the sacred lamp so that she could return.