Lesson Num.3 full forward

1. /θ/ The fifth thumb is thinner than the third thumb.
2. /θ/ The thirty-three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday.
3. /ð/ This, that, and the other thing were thought through thoroughly.
4. /ð/ This, that, and the other thing were thought through thoroughly.
5. /ɹ/ Round and round the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran.
6. /ɹ/ Red lorry, yellow lorry, red lorry, yellow lorry.
7. /ɹ/ Do horses really favour a hourse reddish?
8. /æ/ A black cat sat on a mat and ate a fat rat.
9. /æ/ Andy and an angry ant ambled aimlessly around.
10. /ŋ/ King Kong sings a long song.
11. /ŋ/ Hang the hungry ring in the swinging thing.
12. /ŋ/ The young king was strong and swung the gong.
13. /ŋ/ The song the singers sang was long and rang.
14. /ʌ/ A cup of coffee is enough for my uncle.
15. /ʌ/ Under the Sun, the fun won tons of laughs.
16. /ʌ/ Lucky ducks love jumping in the muck.
17. /ʌ/ Buttercups and bug hunts under the Sun.

In the context of language and linguistics, prosody refers to the patterns of rhythm, stress, and intonation in spoken language. It encompasses several elements:

• Rhythm: The flow and timing of speech, including the duration of syllables and pauses.
• Stress: The emphasis placed on certain syllables or words, which can affect meaning and contribute to the natural rhythm of speech.
• Intonation: The variation in pitch while speaking, which can convey different meanings, emotions, or questions.

Prosody is important for understanding the nuances of language, as it can affect the emotional tone and clarity of the spoken message.

Auguries of Innocence by William Blake

Every night and every morn
Some to misery are born.
Every morn and every night
Some are born to sweet delight.
Some are born to sweet delight,
Some are born to endless night.

The Tiger by William Blake

Tyger Tyger, burning bright,
In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?

In what distant deeps or skies.
Burnt the fire of thine eyes?
On what wings dare he aspire?
What the hand, dare seize the fire?

And what shoulder, & what art,
Could twist the sinews of thy heart?
And when thy heart began to beat.
What dread hand? & what dread feet?

What the hammer? what the chain,
In what furnace was thy brain?
What the anvil? what dread grasp.
Dare its deadly terrors clasp?

When the stars threw down their spears
And water'd heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the Lamb make thee?

Tyger Tyger burning bright,
In the forests of the night:
What immortal hand or eye,
Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?

Here is a popular anecdote that illustrates the value of sharing and cooperation, often told about an American farmer who shares his corn seeds:

A successful corn farmer in the Midwest consistently won the annual best corn competition at the state fair. Intrigued by his success, a reporter interviewed him and discovered an unexpected strategy: the farmer shared his best seeds with his neighbors.

Puzzled, the reporter asked why he would share his prize-winning seeds with competitors. The farmer explained that wind picks up pollen from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If his neighbors grew inferior corn, cross-pollination would degrade the quality of his own crop. By ensuring his neighbors had top-quality seeds as well, he maintained the excellence of his own corn.

This story highlights the interconnectedness of communities and how cooperation can lead to collective success, illustrating the principle that one's well-being is tied to the well-being of others.

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