2022_영미문학읽기

Checking Out Language A Expressions in Literature 1. What is the fox trying to say in the underlined sentence? 2. Fill in the blanks with the words expressing the meaning “to say” in different ways from the box below. Unscramble the words, using indirect speech. gasped exclaimed whimpered The fox was stunned. He stared at Doctor De Soto, then at his wife.They smiled, and waited. All he could do was say, “Frank oo berry mush” through his clenched teeth, and get up and leave. He tried to do so with dignity. (1) Doctor De Soto climbed up the ladder and bravely entered the fox’s mouth. “Ooo-wow!” he . The fox had a rotten bicuspid and unusually bad breath. (2) “Just stop the pain,” the fox, wiping some tears away. (3) “Oh, I love it!” the fox. “It’s just beautiful.” (1) “Sit on the floor and remove the bandage, please,” said Doctor De Soto. Doctor De Soto ( the fox / on the floor / to sit / asked ) and remove the bandage. (2) “Will you be the first one to receive this unique treatment?” asked Doctor De Soto. Doctor De Soto ( the first one / he / would be / the fox / whether / asked ) to receive that unique treatment. B Language Structure •The fox said to Doctor De Soto, “Please, have mercy.” • Mrs. De Soto wondered, “Should we let him in tomorrow?” The fox asked Doctor De Soto to have mercy. Mr s. De Soto wondered i f they should let him in the next day . Direct Speech Indirect Speech 29