Prepositional Phrases in Chinese Mythology
Prepositional Phrases and
Chinese Mythology
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A
phrase
is a group of words
that does NOT contain a
subject-verb*
relationship.
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Phrases are different from
clauses
, which are groups of
words that DO contain a
subject-verb
relationship.
Examples:
In ancient times, the sky was supported
above the earth by four pillars.
phrase
phrase
phrase
clause
But after the gods got into an argument,
the pillars cracked and the sky fell.
clause
clause
clause
phrase
*Remember that a subject is not the same thing as a
noun!
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Phrases can be parts of clauses
(that is, contained within them).
Examples:
Nuwa, a powerful goddess, fixed the sky
with beautiful stones.
phrase
phrase
All of this together makes up a single clause.
Let’s play… Phrase or Clause?
Example:
Phrase or Clause:
Nuwa gathered the four legs
of a giant turtle.
She used them
to hold up the sky.
clause
phrase
clause
phrase
subject
verb
subject
verb
Review: Prepositions
Remember that prepositions’
function is to describe
relationships
– often relationships in
time, space,
or subject matter
.
Fuxi was the husband (and brother!) of
Nuwa. With his wife, Fuxi created the
first human beings from clay. Fuxi is
famous across China for inventing
hunting, fishing, and cooking. According
to legend, he lived for 197 years.
Practice: Identify the
prepositions.
Fuxi
The Formula for a Prepositional Phrase
prepositional phrase
=
preposition
+
noun/pronoun*
+
modifiers
*There are actually some other options for what can go here – we’ll talk about them later.
According to Chinese legends,
preposition
modifier
noun
the prepositional phrase
the god Shennong had a transparent body.
He could see inside his stomach
to understand how medicinal plants work.
preposition
modifier
noun
the prepositional phrase
The Object of the
Preposition
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Remember that a
subject
is the
actor in a sentence, while an
object
is the thing receiving the
action.
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The
object of the preposition
in a
sentence, then, is the thing
indicated by the preposition.
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Remember the formula…
prepositional phrase =
preposition
+
noun/pronoun
+
modifiers
•
The object of the preposition is
the
noun
within the prepositional
phrase.
Examples:
prepositional phrase
The Yellow Emperor had four faces to
allow him to see in four directions.
preposition
modifier
noun
the object of
the preposition
He had a chariot pulled by a dragon.
preposition
modifier
noun
the object of
the preposition
prepositional phrase
Explore the concept of prepositional phrases in the context of Chinese mythology. Learn about phrases, clauses, and how prepositions function in describing relationships within myths like the story of Nuwa and Fuxi. Identify prepositions, understand the formula for prepositional phrases, and discover examples illustrating their use in mythological narratives.
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Prepositional Phrases and Chinese Mythology
What is a phrase phrase? Examples: phrase clause A phrase is a group of words that does NOT contain a subject-verb* relationship. Phrases are different from clauses, which are groups of words that DO contain a subject-verb relationship. In ancient times, the sky was supported phrase phrase above the earth by four pillars. clause phrase But after the gods got into an argument, clause clause the pillars cracked and the sky fell. *Remember that a subject is not the same thing as a noun!
What is a phrase phrase? Examples: phrase Phrases can be parts of clauses (that is, contained within them). Nuwa, a powerful goddess, fixed the sky phrase with beautiful stones. All of this together makes up a single clause.
Lets play Phrase or Clause? Example: Phrase or Clause: verb subject clause Nuwa gathered the four legs phrase of a giant turtle. subject verb She used them clause to hold up the sky. phrase
Practice: Identify the prepositions. Review: Prepositions Remember that prepositions function is to describe relationships often relationships in time, space, or subject matter. Fuxi was the husband (and brother!) of Nuwa. With his wife, Fuxi created the first human beings from clay. Fuxi is famous across China for inventing hunting, fishing, and cooking. According to legend, he lived for 197 years. Fuxi
The Formula for a Prepositional Phrase prepositional phrase = preposition + noun/pronoun* + modifiers the god Shennong had a transparent body. According to Chinese legends, the prepositional phrase He could see inside his stomach to understand how medicinal plants work. the prepositional phrase *There are actually some other options for what can go here we ll talk about them later.
Examples: The Object of the Preposition The Yellow Emperor had four faces to Remember that a subject is the actor in a sentence, while an object is the thing receiving the action. The object of the preposition in a sentence, then, is the thing indicated by the preposition. Remember the formula the object of the preposition allow him to see in four directions. prepositional phrase the object of the preposition He had a chariot pulled by a dragon. prepositional phrase prepositional phrase = preposition + noun/pronoun + modifiers The object of the preposition is the noun within the prepositional phrase.
