Lesson 1 How Others See Me

YOUR DISCOVERY TASKS
Task 1. Promote Manila Bay
Study the lines below. Identify what makes them interesting.
Visit the land of a thousand smiles!
Witness a moonlight memory for a lifetime.
This is NOT your usual walk in the bay.
Manila Bay is not the typical moonlight experience.
The lines present examples of hyperbole and litotes. A hyperbole is an
exaggeration, while a litotes presents an understatement by using the negative marker
not. Litotes emphasize an idea through negation. Which among the examples above are
hyperboles and litotes? Do the tasks below. Present your output on a sheet of paper.
1. Research on the beauty of Manila Bay by looking at travel guides and other
sources. Identify 3-5 places in Manila which possess both beauty and history.
You may also use credible Internet sources. Take note of any suspicious,
incredible sites.
2. Formulate three catchy and interesting lines that promote the beauty of
Manila Bay. Each line should use a different hyperbole.
3. Formulate two lines of litotes that will encourage tourists to visit Manila Bay.
Task 2. Identifying Embedded Clauses
An embedded clause, as the term suggests, is a clause that is fixed within a
larger clause or sentence which is called the matrix clause . The embedded clause is
usually found in the beginning or at the end of sentences. Markers commonly
accompany or introduce embedded clauses. These markers may be that, when, who,
where, etc. However, there are instances when a marker does not precede an
embedded clause. Such is the case with gerunds (e.g. swimming, eating, etc.).
An embedded clause does not have its own meaning, so it has to be attached to
the matrix clause to present a complete meaning. Do you still remember the discussion
about kernels? Basically, an embedded clause presents a piece of information that is
beyond the idea that a kernel presents. Remember that a kernel presents one idea at a
time only.
Manila Bay presents a magnificent sunset experience that will last a lifetime.
The place is often crowded in the early morning and late afternoon when people
try to get a glimpse of its world-famous sunrise and sunset.
Photographers take pictures of people sitting or walking along the bay area.
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