Ms Jeanille

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

FOUR BASIC METRICAL FEET

EXAMPLE:

The example is an anapestic tetrameter which means there are four anapests in each line.

EXAMPLE:

The example is a dactylic tetrameter which means there are four dactyls in each line.

EXAMPLE:

The example is an iambic pentameter which means there are five iambs each line.

EXAMPLE:

The example is a trochaic tetrameter which means there are four trochees in each line.

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A review on feet and meters:

FOOT

Iamb
Trochee
Dactyl
Anapest

METER

2 - DIMETER
3 - TRIMETER
4 - TETRAMETER
5 - PENTAMETER
6 - HEXAMETER
7 - HEPTAMETER
8 - OCTAMETER
9 - NANOMETER
10 - DECAMETER

Thus, if there are 8 trochees in a line it means we are looking at a trochaic octameter.

If there are 2 dactyls, we are referring to a dactylic dimeter. And so on....

HERE’S A SUMMARY

FOOT	NUMBER OF SYLLABLES	WHERE THE STRESS LIES
IAMB (iambic)	2	( - / ) 2nd syllable
TROCHEE (trochaic)	2	( / - ) 1st syllable
DACTYL (dactylic)	3	( / - - ) 1st syllable
ANAPEST (anapestic)	3	( - - / )3rd syllable

METER	NUMBER OF FOOT	E X A M P L E Legend: / stressed syllable - unstressed syllable
DIMETER	2	/ - / - SUN.ny WA.ter 1 2	Trochaic dimeter Sunny water
TRIMETER	3	/ - - / - - / - - HICK.o.ry DICK.o.ry DOCK at once 1 2 3	Dactylic trimeter Hickory Dickory dock at once
TETRAMETER	4	- / - - / - When the BLUE wave rolls NIGHT.ly 1 2 - / - - / on DEEP Ga.li.LEE 3 4	Anapestic tetrameter When the blue wave rolls nightly on deep Galilee

METER	NUMBER OF FOOT	E X A M P L E Legend: / stressed syllable - unstressed syllable
PENTAMETER	5	- / - / - / - Be.HIND the SUR.geon's SMILE sure 1 2 3 / - / LURKS a KNIFE 4 5	Iambic pentameter Behind the surgeon’s smile sure lurks a knife
HEXAMETER	6	- / - / - / - I SEE the PUDD.les FOR.ming, 1 2 3 / - / - / DIM.pled with the rain 4 5 6	Iambic hexameter I see the puddles forming, dimpled with the rain
HEPTAMETER	7	- / - - / - - / Yeah we’re TRY.ing to END it, to SAY 1 2 3 - - / - - / - - our good.BYES, but we MISS the boat 4 5 6 / - - / EACH time we DO 7	Anapestic heptameter Yeah we’re trying to end it, to say our goodbyes, but we miss the boat each time we do
OCTAMETER	8	/ - - / - - WHERE lies the MARK bet.ween 1 2 / - - / - - / - EVE.ning and MOR.ning, or MID.night 3 4 5 - / - - / - - and NOON.time, or SUN.set, dawn, 6 7 / - - YOU and me? 8	Dactylic octameter Where lies the mark between evening and morning, or midnight and noontime, or sunset, dawn, you and me?
NANOMETER	9	/ - / - / - TELL me NOT with THINE sad 1 2 3 / - / - / - TONGUE that SUN.rise COMES no 4 5 6 / - / - / - MORE with YOUR sweet TEAS.ing 7 8 9	Trochaic nanometer Tell me not with thine sad tongue that sunrise comes no more with your sweet teasing.

METER

NUMBER OF FOOT

E X A M P L E

Legend:

/ stressed syllable - unstressed syllable

DECAMETER

- / - / - / -

‘Tis TIME of YEAR we SET our

1 2 3 4

/ - / - / - /

HEARTS a.BLAZE to WHOM it SKIPS

5 6 7

- / - / - /

a BEAT; ‘tis NOW or NE’ER

8 9 10

Iambic decameter

‘Tis time of year we set our hearts ablaze to whom it skips a beat; ‘tis now or ne’er.

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Directions: Fill out the missing data to complete the matrix.

Supposed handout...

Watch me explain the basic metrical feet.

Listen and watch me read Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 in iambic pentameter.

References

Eberhart, L. (2017). Galloping Denturn. Retrieved from https://poetscollective.org/poetryforms/tag/dactylic/
Literary Devices. (2019)Retrieved from https://literarydevices.net/anapest/.
Wolf, G. (2019). True Warmth. Retrieved from http://www.lovepoemsandpoets.com/poems/iambic_pentameter.

Monday, February 6, 2023

INTRODUCTORY PHRASES for FACT and OPINION

FACT and OPINION

This could be a very simple topic but when caught with misconceptions, might prove to be confusing. So here’s how to identify and to write a FACT AND AN OPINION.

The following INTRODUCTORY PHRASES can help you write a FACT or an OPINION.

FACT

Contains information, numbers, dates, testimonies and evidence that are verifiable.

INTRODUCTORY PHRASE	SAMPLE STATEMENT
The annual report confirms...	The annual report confirms that Burundi is the poorest country in the world for 2021 based upon their 2020 GNI per capita in current US$.
Scientists have recently discovered...	Scientists have recently discovered how giant 50-tonne sauropod dinosaurs, like Diplodocus, evolved from much smaller ancestors, like the wolf-sized Thecodontosaurus through new research led by the University of Bristol.
According to the results of the tests...	According to the results of the tests conducted by the University of Alabama clinically modified pig kidneys could potentially be used for human kidney transplant.
The investigation demonstrated...	The investigation demonstrated that Alec Baldwin was rehearsing for a shooting scene when the assistant director announced that it was a “cold gun” which means there are no live rounds and are safe to handle.

OPINION

Expresses one's judgment based on facts. This is the usual misconception of what an opinion is. So, now that you are very much aware, take note that an opinion is NOT an opinion if not based on a fact.

INTRODUCTORY PHRASE	SAMPLE STATEMENT
He claimed that...	He claimed that the Alec Baldwin shooting incident was foul play.
It is the officer's view that...	It is the officer’s view that the Alec Baldwin shooting incident was nothing but an accident.
The report argues that...	The report argues that parents' hesitation to have their children vaccinated are due to fake news circulating around.
Many scientists suspect that...	Many scientists suspect that the COVID 19 virus will eventually get immune to vaccines rendering the latter useless.

Saturday, February 4, 2023

HOW TO FORM YES-NO QUESTIONS

YES-NO QUESTIONS
These are questions answerable by either yes or no. But the trouble is always how to form those questions correctly.

So let’s dig into the details now…

First, let me introduce you to the SOLO VERBS. These are verbs that do not have helping verbs. In other words we are simply looking at the main verbs. These verbs are used in the SIMPLE PAST and the SIMPLE PRESENT tenses.

The main verb in the sentence is KNOWS which means when transformed into a YES-NO question, you need DOES as a helping verb which should be placed at the beginning of the question. Then use the base form of the verb knows which is KNOW.

However, if the verb is already in the base form (KNOW), you are going to use DO at the beginning of the question.

When the main verb is in the past tense, use DID at the beginning of the question and the base form of the verb (CLIMB) after the subject.

Then, here are the VERBS IN TANDEM. These are verbs that go with helping verbs. It is much easier to form yes-no questions with these verbs compared to the SOLO verbs. Here would simply be a matter of order.

In this case, write the helping verb (IS) at the beginning of the question and retain the main verb. Easy-peasy! This would also be the same with the PAST PROGRESSIVE, SIMPLE FUTURE, PRESENT & PAST PERFECT TENSES.

In the case of the future progressive where there are three verbs, you only need the first helping verb at the beginning of the question while retaining the rest.

HAS is found at the beginning of the question while BEEN is retained in its position.

If the sentence is negative, the same rule applies: Write the first helping verb at the beginning of the question and retain the rest.

However, you can also contract the first helping verb (HAS) with NOT and write the contracted word at the beginning of the question while retaining the main verb.

How about you try this!

Directions: Transform the following sentences into YES-NO questions.

MLA vs APA

APA (American Psychological Association)

MLA (Modern Language Association )

These two referencing styles are the most common here in the Philippines. Let’s examine the sample referencing below to see the differences.

You can watch these videos too.

You can check out some notes HERE

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

LOGICAL CONNECTORS for the Seventh Grade

LOGICAL CONNECTORS

Connectors are essential in showing fluidity and relationship of ideas. Appropriate use of connectors gives your speaking and writing task an organized touch. Without connectors, your thoughts would simply be scattered that may lead to confusion and misunderstanding.

Adversative connectors are used for unexpected results, contrast or opposition.
Example: He was sick. Nevertheless, he came to class.

Condition connectors are used to statements that present situations and possible outcomes.
Example: She will send you her designs provided that you pay the right price.

Causal connectors are used when stating reasons and purpose or cause and effect.

Example: He didn’t come to class due to his illness.

Sequential connectors are used to express time.

Example: We didn’t have a physical education teacher before he came.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

AFFIXES: Forming Words Using Prefix and Suffix

AFFIXES

These are words added before or after the root word. A PREFIX is added before the word while a SUFFIX is added after the word.

The table below shows the specific parts of speech formed once you have added a suffix and/or prefix in forming new words.

Here are the suffixes added to words to form words of the designated part of speech.

NOUN : -ness, -ment, -s, -es, -ing, -er, -or, -ry, -ion, -age, -ant, -ee, -ence, -ance

VERB : -ate, -ize, -s, -es, -d, -ed, -ing

ADJECTIVE: -ing, -d, -ed, -en, -ful, -ble, -ly, -ish

ADVERB: -ly

Here are the most common prefixes.

Watch the video to learn more.

Monday, January 30, 2023

VERBALS

Verbals

look like verbs

but they function as

nouns, adjectives or adverbs.

Let's break the matrix into parts for further discussion.

Since Gerund functions as a noun, it also takes up a nouns roles: subject, direct object, subject complement and object of the preposition.

Crying will not solve anything.

Crying is the subject of the sentence. It is what's being talked about.

They admire my singing the most.

Singing is the receiver of the action "admire" thus it is an object of the verb. It is direct object since "singing" answers the question "what" (What do they admire the most?).

My favorite activity is traveling.

Traveling is a linking-verb complement which means a noun found after a linking verb (be verbs). It is also known as a subject complement because it gives additional information about the subject.

I got paid for singing.

Singing is object of the preposition for. This means that the word is found after a preposition thus making its object.

The crying baby had a wet diaper.

Crying is a verbal in the present participle form. In this sentence, crying modifies the word "baby" which is a noun thus, making it an adjective.

He walked away from the wrecked car.

Wrecked is a verbal in the past participle form. In this sentence, wrecked modifies the word "car", which is a noun, thus the word "wrecked" is an adjective.