AFL1502 Assignment 2 (20
ENGLISH) (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024
100% GUARANTEEED
, AFL1502 Assignment 2 (20 ENGLISH) (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024
QUESTION 1 (a) Give a brief explanation of the term
‘conflict’ as found in a modern novel or drama. (10)
In modern literature or drama, the term "conflict" refers to the struggle between opposing forces
that drives the narrative forward. It is a crucial element of plot and can manifest in several forms,
such as internal or external conflict.
1. Internal conflict occurs within a character, often revolving around emotional, moral, or
psychological dilemmas. For example, a character might struggle with guilt, indecision,
or conflicting desires.
2. External conflict involves a character facing challenges from outside forces, which
could include other characters (interpersonal conflict), society, nature, technology, or
fate.
An example of conflict in modern drama could be found in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman,
where the protagonist Willy Loman experiences both internal conflict, dealing with his personal
failures and illusions, and external conflict with his family and society's expectations.
Conflict is essential in developing characters, building suspense, and ultimately conveying the
themes and messages of the work.
(b) The structure of an essay may be divided into 3 parts.
Identify these 3 parts and then give a brief discussion of
each part. (9) (c) Read the following poem and answer
the questions: THE SECRET OF LIFE The secret of life is
nice tasting, It is inside you in the heart, Also in a closed
book, When you open it you read it, You will find
everything of life. On a page that is starting to be written
on, Life is like a lot of diviners. Enjoyment and pain walk
together, Just like darkness is the brother of the night;
And light is the brother of the afternoon. (i) Identify and
rewrite any 2 poetic devices that the poet has used in the
poem. (4) (ii) In what way does the poem above differ
from a narrative text like a short story? Give only one
different. (2) /25/
ENGLISH) (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024
100% GUARANTEEED
, AFL1502 Assignment 2 (20 ENGLISH) (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024
QUESTION 1 (a) Give a brief explanation of the term
‘conflict’ as found in a modern novel or drama. (10)
In modern literature or drama, the term "conflict" refers to the struggle between opposing forces
that drives the narrative forward. It is a crucial element of plot and can manifest in several forms,
such as internal or external conflict.
1. Internal conflict occurs within a character, often revolving around emotional, moral, or
psychological dilemmas. For example, a character might struggle with guilt, indecision,
or conflicting desires.
2. External conflict involves a character facing challenges from outside forces, which
could include other characters (interpersonal conflict), society, nature, technology, or
fate.
An example of conflict in modern drama could be found in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman,
where the protagonist Willy Loman experiences both internal conflict, dealing with his personal
failures and illusions, and external conflict with his family and society's expectations.
Conflict is essential in developing characters, building suspense, and ultimately conveying the
themes and messages of the work.
(b) The structure of an essay may be divided into 3 parts.
Identify these 3 parts and then give a brief discussion of
each part. (9) (c) Read the following poem and answer
the questions: THE SECRET OF LIFE The secret of life is
nice tasting, It is inside you in the heart, Also in a closed
book, When you open it you read it, You will find
everything of life. On a page that is starting to be written
on, Life is like a lot of diviners. Enjoyment and pain walk
together, Just like darkness is the brother of the night;
And light is the brother of the afternoon. (i) Identify and
rewrite any 2 poetic devices that the poet has used in the
poem. (4) (ii) In what way does the poem above differ
from a narrative text like a short story? Give only one
different. (2) /25/
