PRACTICE PAPER 1 GRADE 11
2019
Write an analysis on ANY ONE of the following texts. Include comments on the signifi-
cance of context, audience , purpose and formal and stylistic features.
TEXT A:
a. How does the use of colour and language impact the audience?
b. Comment on the layout and structure of the image.
Text 1 consists of a political cartoon poster sourced from a widely circulated newspaper or a
magazine dealing with political subjects. The cartoon’s intended purpose is to mock and
showcase its country’s current government by picturising the ill state using vivid colors and
powerful semantics. The cartoon primarily appeals to the public who possess a deeper inter-
est and understanding about politics and current affairs. The cartoon incorporates a satirical
tone with the help of the caricatures and semantics which puts the reader into a reflective
mood.
The entire layout of the political cartoon is colorful. The background shade of teal helps all
the elements to stand out. The dark elephant is presented as a profound element of the car-
2019
Write an analysis on ANY ONE of the following texts. Include comments on the signifi-
cance of context, audience , purpose and formal and stylistic features.
TEXT A:
a. How does the use of colour and language impact the audience?
b. Comment on the layout and structure of the image.
Text 1 consists of a political cartoon poster sourced from a widely circulated newspaper or a
magazine dealing with political subjects. The cartoon’s intended purpose is to mock and
showcase its country’s current government by picturising the ill state using vivid colors and
powerful semantics. The cartoon primarily appeals to the public who possess a deeper inter-
est and understanding about politics and current affairs. The cartoon incorporates a satirical
tone with the help of the caricatures and semantics which puts the reader into a reflective
mood.
The entire layout of the political cartoon is colorful. The background shade of teal helps all
the elements to stand out. The dark elephant is presented as a profound element of the car-
