ENG2601 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION
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Applied English Language Studies: Further
Explorations
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 EXAM
DUE DATE: 17 JANUARY 2024 8am
ESSAY QUESTION
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QUESTION 1
ESSAY
The purpose of Text A is to highlight the concerning lack of access to books and the
implications for childhood literacy in South African households. The genre of the text
is informative, aiming to raise awareness and provoke reflection on the issue. The
register is formal, evidenced using statistics, quotes from authoritative figures, and
technical terms related to literacy and child development.
The text effectively establishes its purpose by opening with a striking statistic: "There
are no books at all in 43% of SA households with young children." This immediately
captures the reader's attention and sets the tone for the rest of the piece. Throughout
the text, the purpose is maintained using additional statistics, such as the percentage
of homes containing more than five books, and the results of the Progress in
2024 ANSWERS
Applied English Language Studies: Further
Explorations
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 EXAM
DUE DATE: 17 JANUARY 2024 8am
ESSAY QUESTION
ALL ANSWERS PROVIDED IN THE DOCUMENT
ALL THE BEST AND GIVE US A REVIEW!!!
QUESTION 1
ESSAY
The purpose of Text A is to highlight the concerning lack of access to books and the
implications for childhood literacy in South African households. The genre of the text
is informative, aiming to raise awareness and provoke reflection on the issue. The
register is formal, evidenced using statistics, quotes from authoritative figures, and
technical terms related to literacy and child development.
The text effectively establishes its purpose by opening with a striking statistic: "There
are no books at all in 43% of SA households with young children." This immediately
captures the reader's attention and sets the tone for the rest of the piece. Throughout
the text, the purpose is maintained using additional statistics, such as the percentage
of homes containing more than five books, and the results of the Progress in
