“UNDERSTANDING LITERATURE

ENTAILS KNOWING THE WORLD OF

THE WRITERS.”
lit·er·a·ture
/ˈlidər(ə)CHər,ˈlidərəˌCHo͝ or/

noun
written works, especially those considered of superior or
lasting artistic merit.
"a great work of literature"

Similar: written works, writings, (creative) writing, literary

texts, compositions, published writings, texts, etc.
RELEVANCE CAN HELP YOU
REALIZE HOW USEFUL ALL
KNOWLEDGE CAN BE.
Understanding the relevance of knowledge helps us see how it can
be applied to different situations and problems we encounter in life.
It allows us to connect ideas from various areas and find solutions
that might not have been obvious otherwise. By recognizing the
usefulness of all knowledge, we can make better decisions, solve
problems more effectively, and continue to learn and grow.
Recognizing the relevance of knowledge
enables us to apply it effectively in diverse
situations, leading to better problem-solving and
continuous learning.
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT
THINGS WE DO IS BRING RELEVANCE
TO YOU.
 ANALYZE THE MEANING AND THE
MESSAGE OF THE POEM
THE TELEPHONE BY EDWARD FIELD
 LET’S HAVE AN ACTIVITY

DIRECTION: ANSWER THE SCENARIOS BELOW. WRITE

YOUR OWN OPINION ABOUT THE MATTER IN THREE
SENTENCES.

1. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR NOT ALLOWING

STUDENTS TO BRING MOBILE PHONES TO SCHOOL?
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2. WHAT FACTS ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE
ARGUMENT?
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 THE TELEPHONE BY EDWARD FIELD

My happiness depends on an electric appliance

And I do not mind giving it so much credit
With life in the city being what it is
Each person separated from friends
By a tangle of subways and buses
Yes my telephone is my joy
It tells me that I am in the world and wanted
 It rings and I am alerted to love or gossip
I go comb my hair which begins to sparkle
Without it I was like a bear in a cave
Drowsing through a shadow winter
It rings and spring has come
I stretch and amble out into the sunshine
Hungry again as I pick up the receiver, for the
human voice and the good news of friends.
 GRATITUDE

My happiness depends on an electric appliance

And I do not mind giving it so much credit

WHAT IS THE PREDOMINANT FEELING OF THE

SPEAKER IN THESE LINES?
WHY DOES HE FEEL THAT WAY?
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 OBSTACLE

With life in the city being what it is

Each person separated from friends
By a tangle of subways and buses

WHY ARE FRIENDS DISCONNECTED?

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 PLEASURE

Yes my telephone is my joy

It tells me that I am in the world and wanted
It rings and I am alerted to love or gossip
I go comb my hair which begins to sparkle

HOW DOES THE SPEAKER JUSTIFY HIS JOY OF

HAVING A TELEPHONE?
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 SPRING

Without it I was like a bear in a cave

Drowsing through a shadow winter
It rings and spring has come

A. TO WHAT DOES THE SPEAKER COMPARE

MAN’S SITUATION BEFOE THE ADVENT OF THE
TELEPHONE?
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 B. WHAT VALUE DE POEPLE GIVE TO THE
TELEPHONE WHEN THEY HAVE ACCESS TO IT?
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C. WHAT LITERARY DEVICES USED HERE?

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 A metaphor is a figure of speech that implies a
comparison between two unlike things by stating
that one thing is another. Unlike similes, which
use "like" or "as" to make comparisons,
metaphors directly assert that one thing is
another.
In literature, metaphors are used to create vivid
imagery, evoke emotions, and convey complex ideas in
a concise and imaginative manner. They often provide
deeper insights into the subject being described by
highlighting its similarities to something else.
 CONNECTION

I stretch and amble out into the sunshine

Hungry again as I pick up the receiver, for the
human voice and the good news of friends.

WHAT DOES THE SPEAKER HUNGER FOR?

IS HE CAPABLE OF CONNECTING TO THE
WORLD?
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 STUDY IN ADVANCE

• INFINITIVES
• PARTICIPLE