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2.4. Activities based on the translated extract from “The Duel”

Following exercises are provided, so that one would be able to understand the conception of lexical fields. There will be instructions according to which tasks must be completed. Materials for task are taken from the work of A. I. Kuprin “The Duel”.

After the theoretical part of the course paper is read, and one has already acquainted with the translated extract from the novel “The Duel” written by Alexander Kuprin in 1905, he has to work with the exercises represented below. Exercises are completely based to the theory of the work and has clear instructions of how they must be done. When one completes the exercises related to the translation of the story, he should write notes related to the topic and exercises based on them, whether they are satisfactory or not. These activities are designed for checking the level of comprehension of what semantic field is. Hence, in such a way, this approach helps to identify the level of both theoretical and practical value of the paper.
Exercise 1

Read the following extract and find the synonyms to the highlighted words with the common concept, so the lexical field would be formed.

“A tremendous battle field, cadavers, grenades, blood, death! This is the final battle that will define the destiny of the whole campaign. The last reserves are coming and waiting in the enemy rear when the turning Russian column shows up”.

Exercise 2

Read the following extract and find the synonyms to the highlighted words with stylistic or emotional coloring.

“If only they could last one or two minutes more – and the victory would be wrested from the contestant. But the Colonel Shulgovich is in disarray; he is brave – that is indisputably, but his nerves cannot stand this terror. He is closing his eyes, shuddering, paling…”.

Exercise 3

Read the following extract and find out how many common concepts between highlighted words (componential analysis).

“Colonel Shulgovich is in disarray” and “. Enemy ranks reeled and are retreating in turmoil now”.