ENG1515 Assignment 2 (Detailed Answers) Due 17 June 2025

TEXT A: Content-based questions Read Text A below and answer the questions that follow.WHY TIMELY REGISTRATION MATTERS 1. The last day for registration at any institution of higher learning holds immense importance for both new and returning students. Timely registration secures your enrolment in desired courses, ensuring you have access to educational resources and support needed to excel in your studies. Missing the deadline can result in delays, limited course availability, and even the risk of having to defer your academic plans for a semester or a year. 2. Navigating the registration can seem daunting, especially for first-time students. However, with careful planning and attention to detail, you can streamline the process and ensure a smooth experience. 3. The last day for registration payment is a crucial milestone for students embarking on their academic journey or continuing their studies. By staying informed, planning ahead, and following the tips outlined in this article, you can ensure a seamless registration process and secure your place in the courses that will shape your future. Don’t let procrastination or oversight jeorpadise your academic aspirations. Mark your calendars and take action to meet the registration deadline. 4. Compounding the registration woes are communication problems with National Student Financial Aids Scheme (NSFAS). Many students express frustration over lack of clarity in communication from the organization, leading to confusion about application statuses and required steps. Moreover, reaching NFSAS support for assistance proves challenging for some, with long wait times or unanswered queries adding to the frustration. 5. The registration issues have significant financial implications for affected students. Delays in the disbursement of funds can disrupt their ability to pay for tuition fees, accommodation, and other essential expenses. Some students lose the opportunity to continue their education due to financial restrictions. In order for you not to experience this, always process your registration timeously.Questions 1. Modal verbs add meaning relating to whether a command or instruction is being given, advice is being sought, a request is being made, or permission is being asked. It also informs us regarding affect, possibility and probability. 1.1 Refer to the underlined modal verb in paragraph 1 and explain its purpose in the context of the text. (1 mark) 1.2 Create a sentence of your own in which you use the underlined word referred to in 1.1. as a different part of speech. Underline the word and explain its function. 2. Provide a homophone of the word course (underlined in paragraph 1) and create a sentence to show your understanding. 3. Imagine that TEXT A was a speech. 3.1 Who do you think would be the speaker, the audience and what would be the purpose and setting? Quote a comprehensive expression from the text as an example to justify your answer. (6 marks) 3.2 During listening, understanding is influenced by both content and context. Refer to the underlined words in paragraphs 2 and 5. Discuss the difference between the words with reference to their parts of speech by explaining how syllables are stressed when pronouncing each word. 3.3 Refer to Text A, paragraph 4, and TL501 2020:57. Mention the emotion paragraph 4 can invoke to the listener and support your answer. 3.4 Refer to TL501 2020:48. If you were there as part of the audience; discuss any TWO physical aspects that would interfere with your understanding of the speech and thus cause you to be disinterested. 3.5 Imagine that you were part of the audience. Which active listening strategy would you use. Give a reason for your answer. Sub-total for SECTION A: 25 MARKS Section B: Application-based questions Read TEXT B below and answer the questions that follow. TEXT B 4.1 Mention TWO clues which suggest that the speaker is referring to the addressee in the poem. A Special Child: By Spectrum Superstars 1. “You weren’t like other children, 2. And God was well aware, 3. You’d need a caring family, 4. With love enough to share. 5. And so He sent you to us, 6. …And much to our surprise, 7. You haven’t been a challenge, 8. But a blessing in disguise. 9. Your winning smiles and laughter, 10. The pleasures you impart, 11. Far outweigh your special needs, 12. And melt the coldest heart. 13. We’re proud that we’ve been chosen, 14. To help you learn and grow, 15. The joy that you have brought us, 16. Is more than you can know. 17. A precious gift from Heaven, 18. A treasure from above, 19. A child who’s taught us many things, 20. But most of all – Real Love” 4.2 Refer to the underlined figure of speech and explain its significance in the context of the poem. 4.3 Briefly discuss the theme of inclusivity as explored in the poem. 4.4 What is the significance of the ellipsis in line 6 in the context of the poem? 4.5 Quote any 2 lines from the poem with rhymes. If none, please indicate. 4.6 Other than Real Love, what 'many things' did the addressee teach? Identify only 2 from the poem. 4.7 What is the significance of using capital letters in ‘Real Love’? Support your answer. (1 mark) 4.8 Comment on the tone of the poem and refer to at most 2 lines in the poem to support your comment/s. 4.10 Refer to the relevant unit in the ENG1515 module site in myUnisa and explain how you would teach the poem to Intermediate Phase learners before reading and during reading phases. (6 marks) Sub-total for SECTION B: 25 MARKS TOTAL: [50 MARKS]