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Tone, Mood, Theme and Biases of “Federigo’s Falcon”

Determining
Unsupported
Generalization and
Exaggeration

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Lesson Objectives

1.Identify words/phrases that signal generalization

in statements
2. Clarify expressions stating unsupported
generalizations and exaggerations
3. Realize the importance of truthful information
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posts, both past and future. With this statement, I give notice to Facebook it is strictly
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this profile and/or its contents. The content of this profile is private and confidential in
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Concept No. 1

Unsupported generalization and

exaggeration are baseless information which
can mislead listeners or readers. Unless additional
information to support them is available, do not
believe them immediately. Check them for
accuracy and truthfulness.
TASK 1
Read carefully the statements below.

1. All teachers wear high-grade spectacles.

2. The liniment relieves body aches and pains in seconds.
3. In general, men in the army are fearless.
4. This perfume makes you the most unforgettable woman on earth.
5. Typhoon Yolanda has displaced millions of Filipino people.

Analyze the given statements by answering the following questions:

a. What term or word signals generalization in statements number 1 and number
3? What idea do these sentences convey? Are the ideas supported by facts
and figures?
b. What words or phrases in sentences 2, 4 and 5 are overwhelming? Do you think
the ideas presented in these sentences are possible to happen or have really
happened?
TASK 2
Listening Text

Exaggerated Words Expression More Appropriate Words/

/Unsupported Generalization My Supporting Statement
Making Generalization

1. What words or phrases signal generalization?

2. What appropriate words can be used to substitute unsuppor
ted generalization and expressions?
Evaluating Learning

Analyze the following statements. Which do you thin are true?

1. This slimming tablet will make you lose 50m pounds in a month. Try it!
2. All Filipinos love movies.
3. Joining the sweepstakes will make you instant millionaire.
Thank you! See you
tomorrow!