[A] The Enduring Legacy of Ernest Hemingway

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expatriate

[ eks-'pey-tree-it ]

noun

- someone who does not live in their own country

John is an expatriate living in Japan, where he works and has adapted to a new culture and language.

exacerbate

[ ig-'zas-er-beyt ]

verb

- to make something that is already bad even worse

Skipping meals can exacerbate your fatigue, making it harder to concentrate throughout the day.

indelible

[ in-'del-uh-buhl ]

adjective

- impossible to remove by washing or by any other method

The teacher’s encouragement left an indelible mark on his confidence, helping him believe in his abilities.

seminal

[ 'pos-chuh-muhs-lee ]

adjective

- containing important new ideas and having a great influence on later work

Her groundbreaking research became a seminal influence in the field of psychology, shaping studies for decades.

posthumously

[ 'pos-chuh-muhs-lee ]

adverb

- occurs or is awarded after the death of the person

The author’s final novel was published posthumously, adding to his literary legacy.

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Direction: Read the passage aloud. Then, read it silently.

The Enduring Legacy of Ernest Hemingway

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Directions: Identify if the statements are TRUE of FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, provide the correct answer.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

The legacy of Hemingway endures through his profound literary contributions and his enduring influence on subsequent generations of writers.
Hemingway married Martha Gellhorn during World War II, but the relationship ultimately faltered.
Hemingway's literary achievements continue to captivate readers around the world, despite a life that was marked by triumphs and victories alike.
During World War I, Hemingway briefly worked as a reporter for The Kansas City Star before embarking on a journey to the Italian front to serve as an ambulance driver.
Ernest Miller Hemingway left an indelible mark on 20th-century literature with his distinctive style and adventurous life.

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

Throughout Hemingway's career, how many novels, short stories, and non-fiction works did he write?
What shaped Hemingway's worldview and influenced his literary pursuits?
What characterizes Hemingway's writing?
When did Hemingway write "For Whom the Bell Tolls"?
What was the title of Hemingway's seminal novel published in 1929?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.

A	B
1. turmoil	a. journey
2. deteriorated	b. chaos
3. safari	c. productive
4. faltered	d. ended
5. prolific	e. declined