1. Explain the meaning of the phrase "Where there is struggle, there is sacrifice, and death is a common occurrence." Consider Mao's teachings about the significance of death. When is death considered weightier than Mt. Ta'i or lighter than a feather?
2. Revolutionary writers should have to understand the functions of popularization and the raising of standards in revolutionary writing. Does the story "Death" embody these concepts? In what way?
3. What about the Chinese boy's education was being commented on by the villagers of "A Country Boy Quits School"? Cite similar experiences you had as a young student.
4. From your understanding of "Literature for the Masses", define in our own words the meaning of the word cadre. Who are the real cadres of the revolution?
5. "Moon on a Frost Morning" is the story of the experiences of people living in communes. What strengths of character are exhibited by Cassia and her mother-in-law in the face of the rigors of the communes? Is this an example of literature that raises the people's level of consciousness? In what way?
6. Do you think that the Filipino will readily accept armed struggle to effect needed change? Explain your answer.
7. Interpret the following phrase: In terms of our writing, what we need is literature that contains "less flowers for the brocade but more fuel for the snowy weather." Who, according to Mao, are the creative writers, who are the phony ones?
8. Write a poem about a topic related to poverty.
9. Write 5 slogans that could arouse the people's sense of nationalism.
Wednesday after perio due (Oct. 8).
Vocabulary Words:
1. alibis
2. anorexic
3. concubine
4. contorted
5. disregarded
6. dowry
7. fixtures
8. flimsy
9. harrowing
10. hauled
11. hazy
12. hesitate
13. indicate
14. insolent
15. integrate
16. irrevocable
17. lurched
18. manipulate
19. miniature
20. ornate
21. plausible
22. regret
23. remorse
24. rhetorical
25. scurried
26. stern
27. taper
28. tattered
29. upheaval
30. vulnerability
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