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Worksheet time: 15mins
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theatre an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theatre such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.
We can understand from the reading that ----
people are captivated more by opera than musical theatre
drama in opera is more important than the music
orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size
musical theatre relies above all on music
there is argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.
It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.
don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them
are proven to be less intelligent than once thought
have a reputation for being friendly to humans
are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans
are capable of learning a language and communicating with humans
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.
One can infer from the reading that ----.
dolphins are quite abundant in some areas of the world
communication is the most fascinating aspect of the dolphins
dolphins have skills that no other living creatures have such as the ability to think
it is not usual for dolphins to communicate with each other
dolphins have some social traits that are similar to those of humans
supports the original claim and makes the counterclaim seem less important
claim
rebuttal
counterclaim
thesis
author’s position or viewpoint on a topic
claim
counterclaim
logic
thesis
facts, data, statistics, examples, charts, graphs, etc. that support the claim (must be spelled correctly to earn point)
(a)
a statement that is supported by evidence
logic
thesis
argument
claim
Which of the following is evidence to support the claim that Beyonce is the best female musician?
Beyonce is the best modern female artist.
Some might say Taylor Swift is better.
However, Taylor Swift does not have the range of Beyonce.
Beyonce has won 24 Grammys and been nominated 70 times.
What is a counterclaim?
Facts to prove the claim correct.
A response to someone who disagrees with your argument.
A claim made by the opposing side.
The opposite of a claim.
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
to persuade the reader
to tell an interesting story
to entertain the reader
to give information about a topic
What is a rhetorical question?
A question with a solid answer
A yes or no question
A question asked not to get an answer, but to get the audience thinking
Your opinion (or the side you have chosen to represent) on a controversial topic is called...
Argument
Informational
Explanatory
Narrative
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
To persuade the reader
To entertain the reader
To tell an interesting story
To give information about a topic
