,ENG1517 January February Sup Portfolio
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and explanations.
After you have read TEXT A, please answer Questions 1.1 to
1.5. Please note that in both Texts A and B, the English
translation of Baba is ‘Father’ and that of Gogo is
‘Grandmother’. TEXT A Phama and the mealie pip Written by
Margot Bertelsmann Illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne
Phama planted his pip and it grew and grew. It grew so high, it
disappeared into the clouds. “I’m going to climb all the way to
the top,” Phama said. Baba sneered. A huge voice boomed.
“Sniff-splutter-snort-fart! I smell the blood of a young upstart!”
It was the nasty giant. “Catch me if you can,” teased Phama.
Phama saw a magic bag. 4 Inside was all the gold the nation
ever mined. Phama saw a magic singer. He knew all the songs
the nation ever sung. Phama saw a magic goose. She laid
enough golden eggs for everyone. “I will come back with
treasure for you,” Phama shouted down to Gogo on the ground.
Gogo sighed. Phama picked a ripe mealie off the stalk. He
roasted it over a fire. He melted butter over the golden pips and
wafted the smell up into the giant’s nostrils. “Bring me my giant
toothpick,” the giant shouted. But Phama was gone. And so was
the bag. And the singer. And the goose. Even the mealie stalk
was gone. Phama had chopped it down, you see. Question 1.1
(5 marks) The content genre of Text A is a fairy tale. Identify
three characteristics of a fairy tale in Text A.
,In Text A, the following three characteristics of a fairy tale can
be identified:
1. Magical elements: The story includes magical items, such
as the magic bag filled with gold, the magic singer who
knows all the songs, and the magic goose that lays golden
eggs. These are typical features of fairy tales.
2. A larger-than-life antagonist: The giant, who is described
as having a huge voice and a nasty disposition, is a classic
fairy tale villain. The giant's exaggerated characteristics and
actions add to the fantasy element of the story.
3. A hero's journey: Phama embarks on an adventure by
climbing the mealie stalk and discovering treasures. He
also outwits the giant, which is a common theme in fairy
tales where the protagonist is brave, clever, and successful
in overcoming challenges.
Three characteristics of a fairy tale in Text A are:
1. Magical elements: The story includes a magic bag, a magic
singer, and a magic goose that can lay golden eggs, all of
which are typical of fairy tales.
2. A quest or adventure: Phama embarks on a journey to the
top of the giant's beanstalk, encountering challenges and
collecting treasures along the way.
3. A good protagonist and a villain: Phama represents the
good, brave character, while the giant acts as the villain,
adding conflict to the story.
, Question 1.2 (10 marks) Text A may be seen to metaphorically
depict the fears or problems faced by small children in their
daily lives, such as the overwhelming power and strength of
problematic adults, poverty, the absence of joy or comfort in
cultural wealth and the general fear of the unknown. Read
through Text A again and discuss how any one fear or problem
is represented in the story. State whether, in your opinion, the
story effectively helps children feel better about the fear or
problem represented in Text A that you have identified. Provide
reasons for your answer based on what happens in the story.
To answer this question, here’s a structured approach to
consider:
1. Identify the fear or problem in Text A:
Choose one of the fears or problems listed in the question (e.g.,
the overwhelming power of problematic adults, poverty,
absence of joy or comfort, or fear of the unknown). Revisit Text
A to find evidence of how this fear or problem is depicted
through metaphorical language, characters, events, or symbols.
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 20 January
2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions
and explanations.
After you have read TEXT A, please answer Questions 1.1 to
1.5. Please note that in both Texts A and B, the English
translation of Baba is ‘Father’ and that of Gogo is
‘Grandmother’. TEXT A Phama and the mealie pip Written by
Margot Bertelsmann Illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne
Phama planted his pip and it grew and grew. It grew so high, it
disappeared into the clouds. “I’m going to climb all the way to
the top,” Phama said. Baba sneered. A huge voice boomed.
“Sniff-splutter-snort-fart! I smell the blood of a young upstart!”
It was the nasty giant. “Catch me if you can,” teased Phama.
Phama saw a magic bag. 4 Inside was all the gold the nation
ever mined. Phama saw a magic singer. He knew all the songs
the nation ever sung. Phama saw a magic goose. She laid
enough golden eggs for everyone. “I will come back with
treasure for you,” Phama shouted down to Gogo on the ground.
Gogo sighed. Phama picked a ripe mealie off the stalk. He
roasted it over a fire. He melted butter over the golden pips and
wafted the smell up into the giant’s nostrils. “Bring me my giant
toothpick,” the giant shouted. But Phama was gone. And so was
the bag. And the singer. And the goose. Even the mealie stalk
was gone. Phama had chopped it down, you see. Question 1.1
(5 marks) The content genre of Text A is a fairy tale. Identify
three characteristics of a fairy tale in Text A.
,In Text A, the following three characteristics of a fairy tale can
be identified:
1. Magical elements: The story includes magical items, such
as the magic bag filled with gold, the magic singer who
knows all the songs, and the magic goose that lays golden
eggs. These are typical features of fairy tales.
2. A larger-than-life antagonist: The giant, who is described
as having a huge voice and a nasty disposition, is a classic
fairy tale villain. The giant's exaggerated characteristics and
actions add to the fantasy element of the story.
3. A hero's journey: Phama embarks on an adventure by
climbing the mealie stalk and discovering treasures. He
also outwits the giant, which is a common theme in fairy
tales where the protagonist is brave, clever, and successful
in overcoming challenges.
Three characteristics of a fairy tale in Text A are:
1. Magical elements: The story includes a magic bag, a magic
singer, and a magic goose that can lay golden eggs, all of
which are typical of fairy tales.
2. A quest or adventure: Phama embarks on a journey to the
top of the giant's beanstalk, encountering challenges and
collecting treasures along the way.
3. A good protagonist and a villain: Phama represents the
good, brave character, while the giant acts as the villain,
adding conflict to the story.
, Question 1.2 (10 marks) Text A may be seen to metaphorically
depict the fears or problems faced by small children in their
daily lives, such as the overwhelming power and strength of
problematic adults, poverty, the absence of joy or comfort in
cultural wealth and the general fear of the unknown. Read
through Text A again and discuss how any one fear or problem
is represented in the story. State whether, in your opinion, the
story effectively helps children feel better about the fear or
problem represented in Text A that you have identified. Provide
reasons for your answer based on what happens in the story.
To answer this question, here’s a structured approach to
consider:
1. Identify the fear or problem in Text A:
Choose one of the fears or problems listed in the question (e.g.,
the overwhelming power of problematic adults, poverty,
absence of joy or comfort, or fear of the unknown). Revisit Text
A to find evidence of how this fear or problem is depicted
through metaphorical language, characters, events, or symbols.
