英语情景口语:literature文学

056　literatureWordsTitle author poet playwright time period main character antagonist protagonist scene chapter plot allegory alliterationAntithesis comedy tragedy novel euphemism onomatopoeiaPoint-of-view pun rhyme symbol genre imageryPhrasesBe written by/inJudge a book by its coverTo be a classicTo be written for(an audience/someone)The plot thickensPlay on wordsBeginnerA: hi, Charlie! What are you reading?B: hi, bob. I’m reading a biography?A: who’s it about?B; it’s about bob Dylan.A; who is he?B: he’s a famous American musician.A; who’s the author?B: it was written by howard sounes.A: what do you think about it?B; it’s great! I’ve learned a lot fomp3 reading it.A; can I read it when you’re done?B: sure, bob! I’m on chapter 12 now, so I’m almost finished.A; how many chapters does the book have?B; there are 15 chapters in total.A; when do you think you’ll have finished reading it?B; I should be done by Friday. I’ll give it to you in class then.A; thanks. Charlie!B; no problem. 3ediateA: I can’t believe my English teacher is making me read pride and prejudice!B; why not! It’s a classic; in fact, it’s one of my favorite novels.A; but it’s so old.

B; don’t judge a book by its cover. Do you kwon what it’s about?A: no, not at all.B; first of all, it’s a romance novel, set in the early 19th century.A; I didn’t realize it was a romance novel. What’s the main storyline?B: it’s basically about a father who tried to marry off one of his five girls.A: why does he want to do that?B; since he doesn’t have a son, he hopes that one of the girls will marry a wealthy man. That way, all of his daughters will becared for.A; won’t they get his inheritance?B; no, that’s the problem. Though they are well-off, once he dies, his house will go to his cousin. So, when he dies, the girlswill have nothing.A; I see. This sounds interesting! Maybe my teacher isn’t so horrible after all.B; so ,are you going to read the novel or what the movie?A; :there’s movie? My teacher didn’t tell me that!B; that’s probably because she wants you to read the book first.A: it would take a lot less time..,B: how about this. When you finish the book. I’ll get the movie and watch it with you.A; ok. That sounds like a deal.