Jan/Feb 2023 – Supplementary Exam
ENG2613
Applied English Literature for Intermediate Phases: First Additional
Language
100 marks 72 hours
PLEASE PARAPHRASE YOUR OWN WORK: USE QUILBOT WEBSITE
Section A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Literature is any collection of written work, but it is also used more narrowly for writings specifically
considered to be an art form, especially prose fiction, drama, and poetry. In recent centuries, the
definition has expanded to include oral literature, much of which has been transcribed. The word
“literature” can occur as a countable or uncountable noun. In most cases, the word “literature” retains its
original spelling even in its plural form, but in certain contexts, the plural form can be considered
“literatures”. The word “Literature” is a singular word. Even though it could refer to multiple bodies of
works, it is singular by virtue of it being an uncountable noun. It helps to think of “literature” not as single
books, writings, or pieces of works but as a whole. It is important to use plural ‘literatures ‘ in the multi-
cultural classroom because it helps to stimulate an understanding of diversity in the classroom and helps
to build an understanding of and respect for people from other cultures. Also, multicultural literature can
be used to examine racism.
ENG2613
Applied English Literature for Intermediate Phases: First Additional
Language
100 marks 72 hours
PLEASE PARAPHRASE YOUR OWN WORK: USE QUILBOT WEBSITE
Section A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Literature is any collection of written work, but it is also used more narrowly for writings specifically
considered to be an art form, especially prose fiction, drama, and poetry. In recent centuries, the
definition has expanded to include oral literature, much of which has been transcribed. The word
“literature” can occur as a countable or uncountable noun. In most cases, the word “literature” retains its
original spelling even in its plural form, but in certain contexts, the plural form can be considered
“literatures”. The word “Literature” is a singular word. Even though it could refer to multiple bodies of
works, it is singular by virtue of it being an uncountable noun. It helps to think of “literature” not as single
books, writings, or pieces of works but as a whole. It is important to use plural ‘literatures ‘ in the multi-
cultural classroom because it helps to stimulate an understanding of diversity in the classroom and helps
to build an understanding of and respect for people from other cultures. Also, multicultural literature can
be used to examine racism.
