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. . In this lesson we will be thinking about how we use words.. . TONGUE. . For Taste
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In this lesson we will be thinking about how we use words.
5. For Taste .. And For SpeechBitter and Sweet!
6. Adapted from a West Indian Carib Legend
7. The Caribs lived in the West Indies long before they were discovered by Christopher Columbus.
8. They believed that there were many Gods,
The most powerful God was OBTALA.
He ruled over all the universe, which meant that he had a lot to do!
9. At last he decided that the time had come to devolve some of his responsibilities to the lesser Gods.
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Planet Earth was the most challenging of all the stars and planets, because the human beings who lived there were the most difficult creatures in all space!
12. was considering for the task because he was known to have more common sense that the others.
But he decided to test him before giving him responsibility for this onerous task.
13. He ordered to cook him the most delicious meal he had ever prepared.
Some hours later returned with a plate of ox tongue.
tasted it, and found it to be quite delicious.
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Tell me, why did you choose tongue
asked
A tongue is capable of doing such good
replied . It can speak
words of love and kindness. It can tell
jokes and make people laugh, as well
giving comfort to those in pain
16. Approving of his answer, now ordered his protg to cook the very worst meal he could possibly think of.
17. bowed, then left.
A little while later he returned . carrying, what appeared to be, an identical dish to set before his master.
18. Once again took a small piece to taste.
Its absolutely disgusting he shrieked. Why did you choose to cook tongue for a second time?
19. Because, just as a tongue is capable of doing good, it is capable of immense evil said .
A tongue can spread lies, and inflict immense pain by uttering cruel words. It can even lead people to do wicked deeds.
21. You have shown me that you have
great wisdom, said
You are hereby appointed
for there you will find human beings who
are capable of speaking great good and
terrible evil, just as the tongue you
cooked could taste sweet or bitter.
22. Go forth, and help them make the right choices. It is only then that they will find true happiness and fulfilment.
I will happily do your bidding replied .
24. Fish can taste with their fins and tail as well as their mouth.
25. Of all the animal groups, insects have the most highly developed sense of taste. They have taste organs on their feet, antennae, and mouthparts.
26. Glossary The 5 senses sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste
tastebuds sensory organs on the tongue that allow us to taste.
onerous difficult, tiring
protg someone you are responsible for
identical the same, matching