HOPEACADEMY
ENG1517
Jan/Feb 2025 Portfolio Examination
SUPP PREP JANUARY
2026
ENG1517 Jan/Feb 2025
Portfolio Examination
SECTION A
Question 1.1
(5 marks)
The content genre of Text A is a fairy tale. Identify three characteristics of a fairy tale in Text
A.
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, ENG1517 Jan/Feb 2025
Portfolio Examination
SECTION A
Question 1.1
(5 marks)
The content genre of Text A is a fairy tale. Identify three characteristics of a fairy
tale in Text A.
-Presence of magical elements
The story includes clear magical features, such as the mealie pip that grows so tall it
reaches the clouds, a magic bag filled with treasure, a magic singer, and a goose that
lays golden eggs. Magic is a key feature of fairy tales.
-Supernatural characters
The story includes a giant, which is a common supernatural or mythical character in fairy
tales. The giant’s exaggerated size, frightening voice, and strange behaviour fit this
characteristic.
-Clear struggle between characters (good vs danger)
Phama is portrayed as clever and brave, while the giant represents danger. Fairy tales
often show a hero who overcomes a powerful or threatening character using
intelligence rather than strength.
Question 1.2
(10 marks)
Text A may be seen to metaphorically depict the fears or problems faced by small
children in their daily lives, such as the overwhelming power and strength of
ENG1517
Jan/Feb 2025 Portfolio Examination
SUPP PREP JANUARY
2026
ENG1517 Jan/Feb 2025
Portfolio Examination
SECTION A
Question 1.1
(5 marks)
The content genre of Text A is a fairy tale. Identify three characteristics of a fairy tale in Text
A.
0 7 6 4 0 3 1 2 2 9
, ENG1517 Jan/Feb 2025
Portfolio Examination
SECTION A
Question 1.1
(5 marks)
The content genre of Text A is a fairy tale. Identify three characteristics of a fairy
tale in Text A.
-Presence of magical elements
The story includes clear magical features, such as the mealie pip that grows so tall it
reaches the clouds, a magic bag filled with treasure, a magic singer, and a goose that
lays golden eggs. Magic is a key feature of fairy tales.
-Supernatural characters
The story includes a giant, which is a common supernatural or mythical character in fairy
tales. The giant’s exaggerated size, frightening voice, and strange behaviour fit this
characteristic.
-Clear struggle between characters (good vs danger)
Phama is portrayed as clever and brave, while the giant represents danger. Fairy tales
often show a hero who overcomes a powerful or threatening character using
intelligence rather than strength.
Question 1.2
(10 marks)
Text A may be seen to metaphorically depict the fears or problems faced by small
children in their daily lives, such as the overwhelming power and strength of
