Hiroshima–the.ppt

General Introduction of the unit What type of writing is the text? How many sections is the text divided? What is the theme, tone, mood, point of view of the text? What type of writing is the text? Narrative writing Writing Style Narration: ?The telling of a story. A good narration has a beginning, a middle and an end. In a narrative writing, the actions or the incidents, events are generally presented in order of their occurrence, following the natural time sequence of the happenings, It is called to be in Chronological order. But it can also start in the middle or at some other point in the action and move backward to the earlier happenings. This is called flashback There are three basic components of a narration: a. Plot: the frame of the writing, which consists of a series of events. There are usu. one or several climaxes, the highest point of the story, with suspensions, conflicts, to arouse the interest of the audience. After the climax is reached, the story quickly moves to a conclusion. b. Characters: the leading character is called the hero or protagonist. c. Background: the time and place of the story The plot usually dominates narration, however, some narratives focus on character or theme or atmosphere. How many sections is the text divided? Section 1 -- Arrival at Hiroshima (para 1-7) Section 2 – Dinner with the mayor (para 8-27) Section 3 – Interview with the patient (para 28-39) What is the theme, tone, mood, point of view of the text? --the terrible effect of nuclear weapons upon people and their lives. A protest to nuclear weapons is voiced --the tone (meaning the way the author feels or thinks about the subject of the story): bitter, upset, sad, ironic) --point of view: first person participant Section One – Arrival at Hiroshima A. Discussion Questions 1.What do you know about the author? ( His nationality ; occupation; aim of the visit) 2.How did the writer feel at the arriva