,ENG2614 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE GUIDELINE)
2025 - DUE 2 May 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete,
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MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Please read the short story, “Don’t Laugh in Bungelos Street”,
written by Andrea Kaczmarek and illustrated by Sergii Shkoliar,
by using this link, and then respond to the following assignment
questions and prompts. 1. Write a short essay (1200 to 1500
words) based on this story in which you identify and discuss the
narrative and stylistic elements found in the story. a. Start by
discussing the more basic elements, such as setting,
characterisation, point of view, and plot, before trying to discuss
the theme of the story. (Hint: You can use the discussion
questions at the end of the story on the Storyberries website to
help you with this thematic aspect of your essay.) b. Consider
the stylistic aspects of any parts of the story in order to discuss
at least three uses of figurative language. c. You are also
allowed to comment on some of the illustrations, but this is not
strictly necessary, and if you do comment on the illustrations,
please clearly indicate which illustration(s) you are referring to
by saying which part of the text comes before or after the
picture(s) you are discussing. Ensure that the images you select
relate back to the text. (60 marks) 2. The beginning of
Kaczmarek’s story indicates that this is a “dark retelling of the
famous fairy tale, the Pied Piper of Hamelin”. There are several
, versions of this fairy tale, with some famous ones being this
poem by the Victorian poet, Robert Browning, and Sir Terry
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(2001). Discuss how you might adapt the fairy tale yourself, but
in a retelling that you consider more suitable for a South
African, Intermediate Phase classroom. a. You do not have to
retell or rewrite the whole story, but you do need to consider
what narrative elements you might change in order to make it
more suitable for such a group of South African learners. You
can rewrite parts of the story to illustrate what you would
change, but the main part of your response to this question
needs to be a discussion of what you would change and why
you think this would make the story more suited for such a
South African classroom. For this question, please write an
essay of about 800 to 1200 words.
1. Literary Analysis Essay (1200–1500 words)
a. Narrative Elements
Setting: The story unfolds in the town of Hamelin, plagued
by a rat infestation. The atmosphere is dark and eerie,
aligning with the story's cautionary tone.Amazon
Characters:
o The Piper: A mysterious figure who offers to rid the
town of rats for a fee. His character embodies themes
2025 - DUE 2 May 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete,
trusted solutions and explanations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Please read the short story, “Don’t Laugh in Bungelos Street”,
written by Andrea Kaczmarek and illustrated by Sergii Shkoliar,
by using this link, and then respond to the following assignment
questions and prompts. 1. Write a short essay (1200 to 1500
words) based on this story in which you identify and discuss the
narrative and stylistic elements found in the story. a. Start by
discussing the more basic elements, such as setting,
characterisation, point of view, and plot, before trying to discuss
the theme of the story. (Hint: You can use the discussion
questions at the end of the story on the Storyberries website to
help you with this thematic aspect of your essay.) b. Consider
the stylistic aspects of any parts of the story in order to discuss
at least three uses of figurative language. c. You are also
allowed to comment on some of the illustrations, but this is not
strictly necessary, and if you do comment on the illustrations,
please clearly indicate which illustration(s) you are referring to
by saying which part of the text comes before or after the
picture(s) you are discussing. Ensure that the images you select
relate back to the text. (60 marks) 2. The beginning of
Kaczmarek’s story indicates that this is a “dark retelling of the
famous fairy tale, the Pied Piper of Hamelin”. There are several
, versions of this fairy tale, with some famous ones being this
poem by the Victorian poet, Robert Browning, and Sir Terry
Pratchett’s Downloaded by ROSS MANGENA () lOMoARcPSD| 4
| P a g e The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
(2001). Discuss how you might adapt the fairy tale yourself, but
in a retelling that you consider more suitable for a South
African, Intermediate Phase classroom. a. You do not have to
retell or rewrite the whole story, but you do need to consider
what narrative elements you might change in order to make it
more suitable for such a group of South African learners. You
can rewrite parts of the story to illustrate what you would
change, but the main part of your response to this question
needs to be a discussion of what you would change and why
you think this would make the story more suited for such a
South African classroom. For this question, please write an
essay of about 800 to 1200 words.
1. Literary Analysis Essay (1200–1500 words)
a. Narrative Elements
Setting: The story unfolds in the town of Hamelin, plagued
by a rat infestation. The atmosphere is dark and eerie,
aligning with the story's cautionary tone.Amazon
Characters:
o The Piper: A mysterious figure who offers to rid the
town of rats for a fee. His character embodies themes
