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Analyzing Messages Conveyed in a Text Quarter 2 – Module 5: OBJECTIVES: identify whether the message in a sentence level or paragraph 01.level is positive or negative; identify the figurative language used in the message 02.conveyed; recognize signal words and expressions used to co...

Analyzing Messages Conveyed in a Text Quarter 2 – Module 5: OBJECTIVES: identify whether the message in a sentence level or paragraph 01.level is positive or negative; identify the figurative language used in the message 02.conveyed; recognize signal words and expressions used to convey 03.positive and negative messages; OBJECTIVES: classify statements whether the positive or negative messages 04. are literally or figuratively expressed; and write a reflective essay on a particular topic by expressing 05. your positive or negative message. Language is divided into two categories, literal and fi gurative. LITERAL (fully-expressed with clarity) Positive and negative messages in a text can be identified through explicit markers or signal words/phrases/expressions.  POSITIVE EXAMPLES OF WHEN TO USE SAMPLE SENTENCES COMMONLY USED SIGNAL WORDS/PHRASES/ EXPRESSIONS grateful When expressing gratitude We are grateful to the appreciate frontliners who risks their lives. I appreciate every little thing Thanks! you do. The children thanked their parents for loving and caring them despite many challenges.  Admire When expressing Mary admires the LGBTQ for Brilliant motivational/ being brave in showing people Amaze who they really are. encouraging/ What you did was brilliant! Splendid constructive remarks Excellent I had an awesome time chit chatting with you. Awesome Wow! You can draw well. Wow! Good! Great! When giving congratulatory You made it to the finals. Well-done! remarks Congratulation! Congratulations!  Accept When expressing agreement Rudy accepted the challenge Sympathize entrusted to him. In favor I sympathize with the bereaved families who lost their loved ones due to typhoon Kristine. Correct! You finally understood Yes! my point. Correct! When giving greetings/ well- Hi! I am Franzyn. At your Welcome wishes service. Good morning, Grade 8 Hi!/ Hello! learners! Best wishes! Good morning! Fortunate When expressing happiness/ The lad was fortunate to saved Glad blessedness by the dog from the snatcher. plenty We have plenty of time to be with our loved ones at home.  NEGATIVE EXAMPLES OF WHEN TO USE SAMPLE SENTENCES COMMONLY USED SIGNAL WORDS/PHRASES/ EXPRESSIONS None When expressing negation and None of you has ever Never negative expression realized my worth. Neither Henry yelled for hours to No one seek help, but no one heard No way him. Nobody I do not want to see you. Nowhere  No Your answer is incorrect. Not My classmate dislikes vegetables. Prefixes like: Un Im In Mis Dis When expressing Patrick’s mom was disgusted Disgust disappointment by his very bad grades. Offend To his dismay, he cried. Dismay Shock  Only When limiting There is only one left for me. Take Note: Mathematical rules can also be applied in recognizing positive and negative messages conveyed in a text. (+)(+)=(+) (+)(-)=(-) For simple sentences, we can use multiplication to recognize the positivity or (-)(+)=(-) negativity of the message conveyed. (-)(-)=(+) Conjunctive adverbs and word connectors for comparison and contrast can also help you recognize whether a message is positive or negative. Compare Contrast Contrast As Yet Unlike Like Equally While Though Also Likewise Instead Whereas Alike Just like In contrast However Both Same as On the other hand On the contrary Similar  Water is the most essential element of the 1+1=2 (message) (message) (message) human body, likewise, it is the most important component of plants. Not only is the livelihood of many affected by -1 + -1 = -2 (message) (message) (message) COVID-19, but the general health of everyone is also threatened. 1 + -1 = 0 (message) (message) (message) (neutral) The government is doing its best to eradicate extreme poverty, however, some are not willing to help themselves get rid of it. -1 + 1 = 0 (message) (message) (message) (neutral) Helen’s attitude is very terrible, although she is very beautiful.  FIGURATIVE (not directly expressed) Positive and negative messages in a text can also be expressed implicitly. This is totally diff erent from identifying positive and negative messages with signal words because fi guratively conveyed messages need deeper understanding and processing in one’s mind.  HYPERBOLE Is the use of exaggeration or overstatement to emphasize a point. POSITIVE NEGATIVE Laura reads Florante’s letter a million I’m so sad that I’m drowning in tears. times everyday. He is very hungry that he could eat a I can wait forever just for you. horse.  SIMILE Is a comparison of two diff erent things using as and like. POSITIVE NEGATIVE Norman is like a walking dictionary. Michelle’s love is like the sun that lights up my whole world. He moves as swiftly as the wind. Education is as valuable as gold.  METAPHOR Is a direct comparison of two diff erent things. It does not use as and like. POSITIVE NEGATIVE Norman is a walking dictionary. Michelle’s love is the sun that lights up my whole world. You are the apple of my eye. Education is gold.  EUPHEMISM Is a mild or indirect expression or word that substitutes a crude, blunt, vulgar, embarrassing, hurtful, or unpleasant word. Offensive, embarrassing, hurtful, Euphemism unpleasant words Lockdown Community quarantine Prison Correctional facility Disabled person Person with disability Overweight Big-boned Bald Thin on top Die Pass away Old Senior/ mature Rich Well-off Split Divorce Poor Economically challenged Cheap Low-budget Janitor Maintenance worker Torture Enhanced interrogation Secretary Personal assistant Homeless On the streets Pre-owned Second hand Tax increase Revenue enhancement  Money lending Financial assistance Lavatory cleaner Sanitary man Servant in the home Domestic Poor/third-world country Developing country  SARCASM Is used to either annoy or mock someone. The negative message hides in positive expressions. In addition, sarcasm for humor is best when spoken. In written text it is hard to recognize. POSITIVE NEGATIVE (for jokes only, especially with friends, but I love waiting forever for the doctor to not to the point of humiliation. It becomes arrive. positive only to those who recognize the humor behind it, but the message remains I don’t have all day watching your negative.) performance.  If it is bad to use cell phones in class, in the same manner, it is bad to do classes using cell phones. HERE: it creates humor, but the fact remains that the message is negative.  PROVERB Is an old but familiar saying that usually gives advice. It is usually a sentence and contains morals. POSITIVE There’s a rainbow always after the rain. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Don’t cry over spilled milk. A bird in hand is better than two in the bush.  IDIOM Is a phrase or expression whose meaning is diff erent from the individual words. The meaning depends on the location and user. IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS MEANING Break a leg Good luck or do your best Hit the sack To go to bed Miss the boat Miss his/her chance Best of both worlds All the advantage Once in a blue moon Happens very rarely Beat around the bush Avoiding the main topic.  Bring home the bacon Be successful Make a long story short Come to the point Give the benefit of a doubt Believe someone without proof Butterflies in my stomach Feeling nervous Go the extra mile Make an extra effort Thank you for Listening!