1. Lexical work

morale

virtue

to sing on key

to aid

II. Analysing microcontexts

1. p.77-78 1.14-29, 1-1.4. Find specific features of newspaper style.

2. p.78-79 l. l5-22, l.3, 1.13-23 Make a thematic set of words showing Patty' a fear and uncertainty.

3. p.79 1.19-22 Comment on the function of convergence of stylis­tic devices and define its structure.

4. р.79 1.29-33, р.80 1.1-15. The girl is torn by two contradicting desires. Define the way it is shown in the text.

5. p.79 1.20, l. 23. Patty in embarrased by Anton's intense look. Could you figure out his thoughts?

6. p.81 1.1-2. Comment on interplay of direct and figurative meaning.

7. p. 81 l. 10. What is included by Anton into the phrase “a truly civilized man”?

8. p. 82 l. 9-11 Explain the phrase. What does it reveal about Anton?

9. p. 83 l. 9-10 Define the stylistic device and comment on its function.

10. p. 83 l. 15-23 What does the reader learn about Anton’s character from the passage?

11. p.83 l. 34 Patty is changing under Anton’s influence, isn’t she? In what way?

12. p. 84 l. 31-35, p. 85 l. 1-17 Describe the reason why Anton bought the pin.

13. 13.p.85-86 l.31-34, 1-9 Penetrate into the details of the crucial moment. Define emotions of both Patty and Anton.

14. p.86 l.10-12, 15 What word was meant by Patty? Does Anton realize Patty's reason?

III. Analysing contents of the chapter.

1. Account for the reasons of giving two newspaper articles in full.

2.What is the stylistic function of paying so much attention to Anton's parents and his family on the whole?

3. Sum up what does the reader know about Anton Reiker so far.

IV. Reading and translation passage p.79 1.13-23.

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12. Lexis

fishy

quit doing smth

precaution

a wreck

aptitude

to fall for smth

to fake

II. Analysing microcontexts.

l. p.87 1.1-7 You have read several descriptions of Main Street. What is unusual in this one?

2. p.87 l. 15-17 Comment on the stylistic devices used by Patty. What is its function?

3. р.88 1.22-29. What mood prevales in the town judging by this episode?

4. p.89 l.·32· Prove the simile by the phrases concerning McFee.

5. p.90 1.25-26. Define the stylistic devices, comment on its function.

6. p.94 1.6-8 Substitute the phrase by neutral English, speak on its meaning»

7. p.91 1.26-35. p.92 1.1-5. Compare Pierce's talk to Mr Bergen and Patty.

8. p.94 1.19-20. Comment on the function of inner speech.

9. p.95 l.9-10. What is implied by violation of a phraseological unit used by Charlene Madlee?

10. p.96 1.23. Define the girl's attitude to the situation judging by the passage»

l1. p.96 l. 35 What did Charlene mean by "the oldest newspaper trick in the word"?

12. p.99 1.14-16. Comment on the stylistic function of the stylistic devices.

13. p-101 l.16-21 Account for the closing phrase of the chapter. Why did the girl "felt the greatest joy"?

III. Contents work.

1. What is so exciting in the fact of POW’ s escape for Jenkensville?

2. Analyse Harry Bergen's behaviour in the chapter.

3. Study the way Patty describes the interview. Is she frightened? Prove your viewpoint.

4. Describe Charlene Madlee. What interested Patty in her? Why does the girl reveal her secret to the reporter?

5. Compare Dr Robinson to other officers.

6. Do you think spy-hunt can affect Anton's and Patty's situation? In what way?

IV. The paragraph for reading and translation p.87 1.1-7

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