18 Questions
Which term best describes a violent tropical storm with very strong winds?
Hurricane
In the context of the text, what does the word 'hope' represent?
A feeling that something good will probably happen
What term is used to describe a violent storm whose center is a cloud in the shape of a funnel?
Tornado
Which phrase accurately defines the term 'hope' as used in the context of God's help?
Wanting something to happen and believing it quite possible
What does the term 'typhoon' refer to based on the information provided?
A violent storm in the western Atlantic Ocean with strong winds
How is the term 'hope' exemplified in the sentence 'This discovery will give new hope to HIV/AIDS sufferers'?
Expecting something to happen and thinking it quite possible
What is the purpose of the contradiction mentioned in example (c)?
To emphasize the value of rain to the farmer
Which word in the text is associated with the Greek word meaning 'transfer'?
Metaphor
In the metaphor 'the heart of the city,' what quality or feature is being compared?
The city's geographical center
What does the leg of a table symbolize?
Support
'Huge mountains of clouds' is an example of a metaphor that emphasizes what quality?
Size
What does the phrase 'an ox of a man' suggest about the person being described?
Strength and power
What quality of Lencho is highlighted when he doesn't show any surprise on seeing the money in the letter?
His trust in God's ways
Why does Lencho become angry when he counts the money in the letter?
He expected more money
What does Lencho believe about God's involvement in sending him the money?
God fulfilled his request accurately
Why does Lencho ask for paper and ink after counting the money?
To write a letter asking for more money
What does Lencho's decision to buy a stamp and send a letter indicate about his character?
He believes in taking action to solve problems
How does the postmaster react to reading Lencho's letter asking for more money?
He laughs at Lencho's request
Study Notes
Metaphors
- The word "metaphor" comes from a Greek word meaning "transfer"
- Metaphors compare two things or ideas by transferring a quality or feature of one thing to another
- Examples of metaphors:
- "the leg of the table" - comparing the object that supports a table to a leg
- "the heart of the city" - comparing the central area of a city to the heart
Story Analysis
- Lencho had faith in God and believed that God would help him
- The postmaster sent money to Lencho because he was moved by Lencho's faith
- Lencho expected the full amount of money he requested and became angry when he didn't receive it
- The postmaster signed the letter as "God" because he wanted to pretend that God was responding to Lencho's request
Vocabulary
- "Hope" can be used as a verb or a noun
- As a verb, "hope" means to wish for something to happen
- As a noun, "hope" means a chance for something to happen
- Examples of "hope" in the story:
- "I hope it (the hailstorm) passes quickly" (verb)
- "There was a single hope: help from God" (noun)
Weather Terms
- A violent tropical storm with strong winds moving in a circle is called a cyclone
- An extremely strong wind is called a gale
- A violent tropical storm with very strong winds is called a hurricane
- A violent storm with a center that is a cloud in the shape of a funnel is called a tornado
- A violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western Atlantic Ocean, is called a hurricane
- A very strong wind that moves very fast in a spinning movement and causes a lot of damage is called a typhoon
Explore a story to identify sentences with negative words that express ideas emphatically. Practice finding statements such as 'The trees lost all their leaves' or 'The letter was addressed to God himself'. Enhance your understanding of emphatic expressions in writing.
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