The Mosquito: Kristel Mae V Capuno BSBA FM 2102

KRISTEL MAE V CAPUNO
BSBA FM 2102
The Mosquito
(A Tale from Laos)
A. Vocabulary at Work
Look up the meaning of the underlined words in the following phrases.
1. sometimes unbearable
ANSWER: not able to be endured or tolerated
2. dram taste and pleasure

ANSWER: a small drink of whisky or other spirits
3. deep a frivolous and lazy girl

ANSWER: not having any serious purpose or value.
4. who is feeble and inconstant

ANSWER: lacking strength of character.
5. whining and pleading incessantly

ANSWER: without interruption; constantly
B. While Reading
1. How many legs do mosquitoes have?

ANSWER: Mosquito had six legs
2. Do mosquitoes fly about between midnight and drawn?

ANSWER: The majority of mosquitos are active at night. Their days typically begin at
dawn and end in the late afternoon or early evening. They are most active at dusk
and can stay active all night.
3. Are there mosquitoes in ice-bound or very dry desert areas?

ANSWER: Most of us don't like the rain, but it helps mosquitoes thrive throughout
the summer. Wet weather conditions provide a plethora of opportunities for
mosquitoes to lay their eggs in standing water. Mosquitoes proliferate even more
quickly when warm weather follows rain.
4. Do both male and female mosquitoes sting?

ANSWER: It is the female mosquito that bites (males feed on flower nectar). She
needs blood in order to produce eggs. Her mouthparts are designed to pierce the
skin and literally sucking the blood out.
5. What causes a mosquitoes bite to itch: the sting or the mosquito’s saliva?
ANSWER: When a mosquito bites you, it pierces your skin with a special mouthpart
(proboscis) in order to suck up your blood. While feeding, the mosquito injects
saliva into your skin. The saliva causes your body to react, resulting in a bump and
itching.
6. Does the saliva keep the blood from clotting?

ANSWER: Yes, The protein secreted in the saliva is called anophelin; it targets and
binds to the central host blood coagulation enzyme thrombin, and
therefore prevents blood from clotting.”
C. Post Reading Activity
1. Sum up the story explaining why mosquito are small insects.

Mosquitoes are small because, like Nhan Deep, she has little appreciation and
love for her husband, who is eager to give her everything. Her worth is as
insignificant as the size of a mosquito. She also has little regard and gratitude for all
the penances Ngoe Tam performed simply to rejuvenate her. Besides, Nhan deep,
like little mosquitoes, cannot be seen or felt by her husband. Her adoration and
gratitude for Ngoe Tam are scarcely noticed, much like how small mosquitoes are. It
appears she does not exist and cannot be seen in any way, as she shows no
friendship or significance for her better half, even disappearing with the rich dealer.
This is why mosquitoes are small and rarely seen because they reflect Nhan deep's
personality.
2. Summarize the story explaining why mosquito whine and sting

Mosquitoes are moaning because, like Nhan deep, she skillfully concealed her
preferences and desires from her better half. She appears to keep everything hidden
from her better half and doesn't seem to mind if she doesn't hear it. Furthermore, in
the final section of the story, when Nhan deep finally transformed into a mosquito,
she articulated the name of her significant other in a voice that was gradually
becoming weaker.
3. Which is the most interesting part of the story? Why?

The most intriguing part of the story is when Ngoe Tam meets the genii of
medication who is going on his wizardry mountain. I was truly astounded by the
genii's integrity in offering Ngoe Tam to be his devotee, but he instead chose to
resurrect his significant other. I admire the genii's generosity, as well as Ngoe Tam's
affection and care for his significant other Nhan deep.
4. What virtues are exhibited by Ngoe Tam ?

I could see how devoted, adoring, and patient Ngoe Tam is to his better half. I
could tell he deeply values Nhan and is willing to give everything, including his
blood, to bring his better half back to life. I can also see how suffering and ready to
give up Ngoe Tam is, which is why he chose to free Nhan deep, seeing her cheerfully
carrying on with the existence she required with the rich merchant.
5. Relate any Philippine folktales you know explaining the origin of mosquitoes.
“Why Mosquitoes Hum and Try to get into the Holes of our Ears”, this story is
part of the Filipino Tales unit. Story source: Filipino Popular Tales by Dean S.
Fansler (1921).
D. On a Personal Note
Make a collage lifted from the theme of The Mosquito. Analyze it through its
contents. Think of maxims or proverbs that you can associate and put it below your
collage.
“If you choose money over love, you will always be poor”

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KRISTEL MAE V CAPUNO

Look up the meaning of the underlined words in the following phrases.

2. dram taste and pleasure

3. deep a frivolous and lazy girl

4. who is feeble and inconstant

5. whining and pleading incessantly

1. How many legs do mosquitoes have?

2. Do mosquitoes fly about between midnight and drawn?

3. Are there mosquitoes in ice-bound or very dry desert areas?

4. Do both male and female mosquitoes sting?

6. Does the saliva keep the blood from clotting?

C. Post Reading Activity

1. Sum up the story explaining why mosquito are small insects.

2. Summarize the story explaining why mosquito whine and sting

3. Which is the most interesting part of the story? Why?

4. What virtues are exhibited by Ngoe Tam ?

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