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excerpt from Gulliver’s Travels
by Jonathan Swift
When we came to land, we saw no river or spring, nor any sign of inhabitants. Our men therefore wandered on the shore to find out some fresh water near the sea, and I walked alone about a mile on the other side, where I observed the country all barren and rocky. I now began to be weary, and seeing nothing to entertain my curiosity, I returned gently down toward the creek; and the sea being full in my view, I saw our men already got into the boat, and rowing for life to the ship. I was going to holla after them, although it had been to little purpose, when I observed a huge creature walking after them in the sea, as fast as he could; he waded not much deeper than his knees, and took prodigious strides; but our men had the start of him about half a league, and the sea thereabouts being full of pointed rocks, the monster was not able to overtake the boat. This I was afterwards told, for I durst not stay to see the issue of the adventure; but ran as fast as I could the way I first went, and then climbed up a steep hill, which gave me some prospect of the country. I found it fully cultivated; but that which first surprised me was the length of the grass, which, in those grounds that seemed to be kept for hay, was about twenty feet high.
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Identify which details are most important or less important for an objective summary of the excerpt.
I saw our men already got into the
boat, and rowing for life to the ship.
and I walked alone about a mile on
the other side, where I observed the
country all barren and rocky.
I found it fully cultivated . . .
I observed a huge creature walking
after them in the sea, as fast as he
could . . .
I durst not stay to see the issue of the
adventure; but ran as fast as I could
the way I first went . . .
by Jonathan Swift
When we came to land, we saw no river or spring, nor any sign of inhabitants. Our men therefore wandered on the shore to find out some fresh water near the sea, and I walked alone about a mile on the other side, where I observed the country all barren and rocky. I now began to be weary, and seeing nothing to entertain my curiosity, I returned gently down toward the creek; and the sea being full in my view, I saw our men already got into the boat, and rowing for life to the ship. I was going to holla after them, although it had been to little purpose, when I observed a huge creature walking after them in the sea, as fast as he could; he waded not much deeper than his knees, and took prodigious strides; but our men had the start of him about half a league, and the sea thereabouts being full of pointed rocks, the monster was not able to overtake the boat. This I was afterwards told, for I durst not stay to see the issue of the adventure; but ran as fast as I could the way I first went, and then climbed up a steep hill, which gave me some prospect of the country. I found it fully cultivated; but that which first surprised me was the length of the grass, which, in those grounds that seemed to be kept for hay, was about twenty feet high.
31
Drag each tile to the correct location on the image.
Identify which details are most important or less important for an objective summary of the excerpt.
I saw our men already got into the
boat, and rowing for life to the ship.
and I walked alone about a mile on
the other side, where I observed the
country all barren and rocky.
I found it fully cultivated . . .
I observed a huge creature walking
after them in the sea, as fast as he
could . . .
I durst not stay to see the issue of the
adventure; but ran as fast as I could
the way I first went . . .
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To create an objective summary of the excerpt from "Gulliver's Travels," it is important to focus on the key events, characters, and details that convey the main ideas without personal opinions or interpretations.
### Most Important Details for an Objective Summary:
1. **I saw our men already got into the boat, and rowing for life to the ship.**
- This establishes the urgent action and the presence of other characters (the men) in the story.
2. **I observed a huge creature walking after them in the sea, as fast as he could.**
- This introduces a significant event involving a creature that adds suspense and danger to the situation.
3. **I found it fully cultivated . . .**
- This detail illustrates the contrast in the environment and provides information about the setting.
### Less Important Details for an Objective Summary:
1. **And I walked alone about a mile on the other side, where I observed the country all barren and rocky.**
- While it provides context, it's less critical to the main plot and focus of the excerpt.
2. **I durst not stay to see the issue of the adventure; but ran as fast as I could the way I first went . . .**
- This detail adds to the narrative's tension but is not essential for understanding the main events.
By focusing on the most important details, the summary can effectively convey the essence of this excerpt from "Gulliver's Travels."
### Most Important Details for an Objective Summary:
1. **I saw our men already got into the boat, and rowing for life to the ship.**
- This establishes the urgent action and the presence of other characters (the men) in the story.
2. **I observed a huge creature walking after them in the sea, as fast as he could.**
- This introduces a significant event involving a creature that adds suspense and danger to the situation.
3. **I found it fully cultivated . . .**
- This detail illustrates the contrast in the environment and provides information about the setting.
### Less Important Details for an Objective Summary:
1. **And I walked alone about a mile on the other side, where I observed the country all barren and rocky.**
- While it provides context, it's less critical to the main plot and focus of the excerpt.
2. **I durst not stay to see the issue of the adventure; but ran as fast as I could the way I first went . . .**
- This detail adds to the narrative's tension but is not essential for understanding the main events.
By focusing on the most important details, the summary can effectively convey the essence of this excerpt from "Gulliver's Travels."