Text interpretation, suitable for 6th grade students, aiming at the study of humor and linguistic resources used in the construction of the Calvin strip.
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SCHOOL: DATE:
PROF: CLASS:
NAME:
Read the Calvin strip:
Available in: http://tiras-do-calvin.tumblr.com/page/2.. Accessed on: 05/13/16.
Question 1 - The phrase that characterizes the humor in the strip is:
a) “I want to shave the top of my head […]”.
b) “[…] paint the sides pink, with horizontal strips, ok?”.
c) “The usual cut, Pete.”.
d) “Well, I think this guy knows where the money comes from!”.
Question 2 - Identify the referents of the following terms:
the Lady": ___________________________________________________________________
b) "this guy": __________________________________________________________________
c) "where": _____________________________________________________________________
Question 3 - In “How do you it is today?”, the highlighted verb indicates in the context of the strip:
a) a feature
b) a permanent condition
c) an action
d) a state of mind
Question 4 – The adverb underlined in the passage, “The cut of ever, Pete.” expresses the idea of:
in time
b) mode
c) restriction
d) priority
By Denyse Lage Fonseca – Graduated in Languages and specialist in distance education.
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