a.statetheworstfeatures of Nazi Germanyb. present a picture in words to show the serious situation of the USSR fromdifferentaspectsc. arouse the audience's attention and their sympathyWeek three:1. Analysis of the text: the second part of the speech2. Word study:a. New words and expressionsb. literary words and emotive words used and theeffect ofthese words3. Rhetorical devices to strengthen the speecha. antonomasia b.repetitionc. metaphor d. parallel structuree. rhetorical question f. periodic sentenceg. antithesis4. Logic in the development of the speech:a. to declare clearly the policy of the British government firstb. to analyse the nature of the war to show it is necessary to fight against Hitlerc. after emotional appeal, the audience will easily accept the policyafter the analysis of the nature of the war, the audience will understand thenecessity of the warWeek four:1. Analysis of the text: the third part of the speech2.Word study:a. New words and expressionsb. literary words and emotive words used and the effect ofthese words3. Rhetorical devices to strengthen the speechb. repetitiona. alliterationc. metaphord. parallel structure4. Logic in the development of the speech:a.toanalyseclearlythemotiveofHitler
a. state the worst features of Nazi Germany b. present a picture in wordsto show the serious situation of the USSR from different aspects c. arouse the audience’s attention and their sympathy Week three: 1. Analysis of the text: the second part of the speech 2. Word study: a. New words and expressions b. literary words and emotive words used and the effect of these words 3. Rhetorical devices to strengthen the speech a. antonomasia b. repetition c. metaphor d. parallel structure e. rhetorical question f. periodic sentence g. antithesis 4. Logic in the development of the speech: a. to declare clearly the policy of the British government first b. to analyse the nature of the war to show it is necessary to fight against Hitler c. after emotional appeal, the audience will easily accept the policy after the analysis of the nature of the war, the audience will understand the necessity of the war Week four: 1. Analysis of the text: the third part of the speech 2. Word study: a. New words and expressions b. literary words and emotive words used and the effect of these words 3. Rhetorical devices to strengthen the speech a. alliteration b. repetition c. metaphor d. parallel structure 4. Logic in the development of the speech: a. to analyse clearly the motive of Hitler
b. to restate the thesis of the speechc. after analysing the motive of Hitler, the audience will realize the seriousness of thesituation and realize it is urgent to unite with all the forces and powers to fightagainst Hitler.II. Detailed study of the text (paragraphs 1-6)1. Questions to considera. What are the criteria for a good speech?b. Is this speech a good one? Why or why not?c.When did Invasion occur?d.What was Churchill's attitudetowardsthe event?And what was his immediatereaction?e. What methods did the author use to appeal emotionally to the audience?f. What figures of speech did the author use in this part?2. Linguistic and stylistic analysis of the text (1-6)Para 1When I awoke on the morning of Sunday, the 22nd, the news was brought to meof Hitler's invasion of Russia.This changed conviction into certainty.I had not theslightest doubt where our duty and our policy lay. Nor indeed what to say. There onlyremained the task of composing it. I asked that notice should immediately be giventhat I would broad-cast at 9 o' clock that night.1) the 22nd: In which year? 19412)thenewswasbroughttomeofHitler'sinvasionofRussia:Theof"phrasemodifies the noun “news", telling us the content of the news.3) This changed conviction into certainty:a.Paraphrase:Inthepast itwasmybeliefthatHitlerwould soonattacktheSovietUnion, but now it was no longer a belief, it had become a fact.b. conviction: a very firm and sincere belief,certainty:fact4) Nor indeed what to say.- Elliptical sentence. (The function of an elliptical sentence: clear and concise)
b. to restate the thesis of the speech c. after analysing the motive of Hitler, the audience will realize the seriousness of the situation and realize it is urgent to unite with all the forces and powers to fight against Hitler. II. Detailed study of the text (paragraphs 1-6) 1. Questions to consider a. What are the criteria for a good speech? b. Is this speech a good one? Why or why not? c. When did Invasion occur? d.What was Churchill’s attitude towards the event? And what was his immediate reaction? e. What methods did the author use to appeal emotionally to the audience? f. What figures of speech did the author use in this part? 2. Linguistic and stylistic analysis of the text (1-6) Para 1 When I awoke on the morning of Sunday, the 22nd , the news was brought to me of Hitler's invasion of Russia. This changed conviction into certainty. I had not the slightest doubt where our duty and our policy lay. Nor indeed what to say. There only remained the task of composing it. I asked that notice should immediately be given that I would broad-cast at 9 o' clock that night. 1) the 22nd:In which year? 1941 2) the news was brought to me of Hitler's invasion of Russia: The “of” phrase modifies the noun “news”, telling us the content of the news. 3) This changed conviction into certainty: a. Paraphrase: In the past it was my belief that Hitler would soon attack the Soviet Union; but now it was no longer a belief, it had become a fact. b. conviction: a very firm and sincere belief; certainty: fact 4) Nor indeed what to say. - Elliptical sentence. (The function of an elliptical sentence: clear and concise)
NorhadIindeedtheslightestdoubtastowhatIwastosay：（参考否定副词用在句首的倒装句inversion)5)There onlyremained the task of composing it.a. Paraphrase: The only task left was to put what I was going to say into shapeIl The only task left was to write down what I was going to sayb.Here“it"refers to what I was to say"6) (I asked that) notice should immediately be given that I woulda.Thethat clause is anappositive clause（同位语从句）to“notice"b. give notice: inform (the BBC)Presently General Dill, who had hastened down from London, came into my bedroomwith detailed news. The Germans had invaded Russia on an enormous front, hadsurprised a large portion of the Soviet Air Force grounded on the airfields, andseemed to bedrivingforward with greatrapidity and violence.The Chief of theImperial General Staff added, "I suppose they will be rounded up in hordes."1) The Germans had invaded Russia on an enormous front, had surprised a largeportion of the Soviet Air Force grounded on the airfieldsa.Paraphrase: When the German attacked, they took the Russians by surprise anddestroyed a high percentage of Soviet airplanes before they could take off.b. surprise: a attack suddenly and without warningc. grounded: lying stationary on the airfields2) ...seemed to be driving forward with great rapidity and violenceParaphrase: seemed to be advancing rapidly, and their attack was fierce.3)I suppose they will be rounded up in hordes.a. Paraphrase: I think the Red Army men will b surrounded and captured in verylarge numbers.b. round up: to herd/collect together(people or animals who are scattered, or whohave fled, etc.)c.horde: a large moving crowd or throngPara2
Nor had I indeed the slightest doubt as to what I was to say. （参考否定副词用在 句首的倒装句 inversion） 5) There only remained the task of composing it. a. Paraphrase: The only task left was to put what I was going to say into shape. // The only task left was to write down what I was going to say. b. Here “it” refers to “what I was to say”. 6) (I asked that) notice should immediately be given that I would a. The that clause is an appositive clause（同位语从句） to “notice” b. give notice: inform (the BBC) Presently General Dill, who had hastened down from London, came into my bedroom with detailed news. The Germans had invaded Russia on an enormous front, had surprised a large portion of the Soviet Air Force grounded on the airfields, and seemed to be driving forward with great rapidity and violence. The Chief of the Imperial General Staff added, "I suppose they will be rounded up in hordes." 1) The Germans had invaded Russia on an enormous front, had surprised a large portion of the Soviet Air Force grounded on the airfields a. Paraphrase: When the German attacked, they took the Russians by surprise and destroyed a high percentage of Soviet airplanes before they could take off. b. surprise: a attack suddenly and without warning c. grounded: lying stationary on the airfields 2) .seemed to be driving forward with great rapidity and violence Paraphrase: seemed to be advancing rapidly, and their attack was fierce. 3) I suppose they will be rounded up in hordes. a. Paraphrase: I think the Red Army men will b surrounded and captured in very large numbers. b. round up: to herd/collect together (people or animals who are scattered, or who have fled, etc.) c.horde: a large moving crowd or throng Para 2
I spent the day composing my statement. There was not time to consult the WarCabinet, nor was it necessary. I knew that we all felt the same on this issue. Mr. Eden,Lord Beaverbrook, and Sir Stafford Cripps-he had left Moscow on the 1Oth- werealso with me during the day.1)the War Cabinet:On May 10th, 1940,Churchill formed a national government,coalitiongovernment, with his as thePM,and Attleefrom theLaborParty asthe Deputy PM.2) I knew that we all felt the same on this issue.Paraphrase:I knew that we had the same attitude./I knew we shared the same viewon the issue of Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union(The following part was quoted from Churchill's private secretary)Paras 3-4The following account of this Sunday at Chequers by my Private Secretary, MrColville, who was on duty this weekend, may be of interest:"On Saturday, June 21, I went down to Chequers just before dinner. Mr. and Mrs.Winant, Mr. and Mrs. Eden, and Edward Bridges were staying. During dinner MrChurchill said that a German attack on Russia was now certain,and he thoughtthatHitler was counting on enlisting capitalist and Right Wing sympathies in this countryand the U. S. A. Hitler was, however, wrong and we should go all out to help RussiaWinant said the same would be true of the U. S. A.1) Hitler was counting on enlisting capitalist and Right Wing sympathies in thiscountry and the U.S. A.a. Paraphrase: Hitler was hoping that if he attacked Russia, he would win in Britainand the US the support ofthose who were enemies of communism.b. enlist: to win the support of...c. sympathy: a feeling of approval of or agreement with an idea, a cause, etc.d. Right Wing: the more conservative or reactionary section of a political partygroup, etc
I spent the day composing my statement. There was not time to consult the War Cabinet, nor was it necessary. I knew that we all felt the same on this issue. Mr. Eden, Lord Beaverbrook, and Sir Stafford Cripps – he had left Moscow on the 10th – were also with me during the day. 1) the War Cabinet: On May 10th , 1940, Churchill formed a national government, coalition government, with his as the PM, and Attlee from the Labor Party as the Deputy PM. 2) I knew that we all felt the same on this issue. Paraphrase: I knew that we had the same attitude. / I knew we shared the same view on the issue of Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union. (The following part was quoted from Churchill’s private secretary) Paras 3-4 The following account of this Sunday at Chequers by my Private Secretary, Mr. Colville, who was on duty this weekend, may be of interest: "On Saturday, June 21, I went down to Chequers just before dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Winant, Mr. and Mrs. Eden, and Edward Bridges were staying. During dinner Mr. Churchill said that a German attack on Russia was now certain, and he thought that Hitler was counting on enlisting capitalist and Right Wing sympathies in this country and the U. S. A. Hitler was, however, wrong and we should go all out to help Russia. Winant said the same would be true of the U. S. A. 1) Hitler was counting on enlisting capitalist and Right Wing sympathies in this country and the U. S. A. a. Paraphrase: Hitler was hoping that if he attacked Russia, he would win in Britain and the US the support of those who were enemies of communism. b. enlist: to win the support of. c. sympathy: a feeling of approval of or agreement with an idea, a cause, etc. d. Right Wing: the more conservative or reactionary section of a political party, group, etc
The split dates to the summer of 1789, when members of the French NationalAssembly met to begin drafting a constitution. The delegates were deeplydivided over the issue of how much authority King Louis XVI should have,and as the debate raged, thetwo main factions each staked out territory in theassemblyhall(两大派系在会议大厅各自划出自己的地盘）.Theanti-royalistrevolutionaries（反保皇党革命者）seatedthemselvestothepresidingofficer's left, while the more conservative, aristocratic supporters ofThemonarchy（君主制贵族）gatheredtotheright.2) go all out: to make one's utmost effort3)...thesamewouldbetrueoftheU.S.A.Paraphrase: The United States would do the same, adopt the same attitude /this wouldalso bethe attitude of the USPara 5After dinner, when I was walking on the croquet lawn with Mr. Churchill, hereverted to this theme, and I asked whether for him, this was not bowing down in theHouse of Rimmon. Mr. Churchill replied, "Not at all. I have only one purpose, thedestruction of Hitler, and my life is much simplified thereby. It Hitler invaded Hell Iwould make at least a favourablereferencetothe Devil in theHouse ofCommons.1)...revertedtothistheme:a. revert: to go back to a former subject; to talk about againb. “this theme": refers to the subject they had been talking about during dinner,namely Hitler's imminent attack and their stand.2)...whether for him, this was not bowing down in the House of Rimmon.Paraphrase: ... whether he was not renouncing his previous attitude towardcommunism. //... whether he was not changing his position since he had allalong been opposed tocommunism.c. Bowing down in the house of Rimmon: a metaphor and a biblical allusion**bowingdownintheHouseofRimmon：查阅材料，了解该典故的出处与含义It is a reference to the Second Book of Kings, 5:18; Naaman, the commander ofthe army of the king of Aram, believed in the God of Israel after being cured of
The split dates to the summer of 1789, when members of the French Nationa l Assembly met to begin drafting a constitution. The delegates were deeply divided over the issue of how much authority King Louis XVI should have, and as the debate raged, the two main factions each staked out territory in th e assembly hall(两大派系在会议大厅各自划出自己的地盘). The anti-royalist revolutionaries（ 反保皇党 革命者 ） seated themselves to the presiding off icer’s left , w hile the more conservat ive, aristocrat ic support ers o f The monarchy （君主制贵族）gathered to the right. 2) go all out: to make one’s utmost effort 3) .the same would be true of the U. S. A. Paraphrase: The United States would do the same, adopt the same attitude / this would also be the attitude of the US Para 5 After dinner, when I was walking on the croquet lawn with Mr. Churchill, he reverted to this theme, and I asked whether for him, this was not bowing down in the House of Rimmon. Mr. Churchill replied, "Not at all. I have only one purpose, the destruction of Hitler, and my life is much simplified thereby. It Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the Devil in the House of Commons. ' 1) .reverted to this theme: a. revert: to go back to a former subject; to talk about again b. “this theme”: refers to the subject they had been talking about during dinner, namely Hitler’s imminent attack and their stand. 2) .whether for him, this was not bowing down in the House of Rimmon. Paraphrase: .whether he was not renouncing his previous attitude toward communism. // . whether he was not changing his position since he had all along been opposed to communism. c. Bowing down in the house of Rimmon: a metaphor and a biblical allusion ** bowing down in the House of Rimmon：查阅材料，了解该典故的出处与含义 It is a reference to the Second Book of Kings, 5:18; Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, believed in the God of Israel after being cured of