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to whom he is speaking; he guards against unseasonable allusions, or topics which may irritate; he is seldom prominent in conversation, and never wearisome. (3) He makes light of favours while he does them, and seems to be receiving when he is conferring. (4) He never speaks of himself except when compelled, never defends himself by a mere retort, he has no ears for slander or gossip, is scrupulous in imputing motives to those who interfere with him, and interprets everything for the best. (5) He is never mean or little in his disputes, never takes unfair advantage, never mistakes personalities or sharp sayings for arguments, or insinuates evil which he dare not say out. (6) From a long-sighted prudence, he observes the maxim of the ancient sage, that we should ever conduct ourselves towards our enemy as if he were one day to be our friend.
From The Idea of a University, by John Henry Newman, originally delivered as a series of lectures in 1852.
Second Read my Notes • Reread the excerpt to answer these text-dependent
questions.
• Write any additional questions you have about the text in your Reader/Writer Notebook.
2. Craft and Structure: How does negation make this portrait of a gentleman clearer and more extensive?
Check Your Understanding
WRITING to SOURCES Expository Writing Prompt
Write about what heroism is not. Use the negation strategy to distinguish what
heroism is from what it is not. Be sure to: Read and Recommend
INdepeNdeNT
Your independent reading choice can be used as a source in your definition essay. Write about how
• Begin with a topic sentence that answers the prompt.
• Provide supporting detail and commentary to develop ideas.
• Cite examples from the texts you have read.
• Use transitions to create coherence. the protagonist of your reading faced and overcame
obstacles and challenges. Then discuss with a classmate why you think this text will be valuable in writing your definition essay. Be sure to provide clear reasons for your recommendation.
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wearisome: causing to be tired
slander: spoken lies about someone
insinuates: implies maxim: truthful adage sage: wise person
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