ENG2613 Assignment 01 Solutions 2026
UNISA
Unique number: 599202
Due date: 21 April 2026 at 23:00
This assignment is based on Units 1 and 2 of Tutorial
Letter 501
, Question 1
1.1
The story “The Old Woman and Her Pig” is fiction, specifically a fantasy, and it is
written in prose.
It is fiction and fantasy because it includes events that are not realistic and could not
occur in everyday life. In the story, both animals and inanimate objects are given
human-like characteristics, which is a clear feature of fantasy. For example, the old
woman speaks directly to the dog by saying, “Dog, Dog! Come here. Please chase
this pig,” expecting it to understand and respond to her request. Similarly, the
narrator states that “the rope would not tie up the butcher,” suggesting that an
inanimate object is capable of independent decision-making. These instances
demonstrate anthropomorphism, where non-human entities are given human
abilities, which confirms that the story is not grounded in reality.
The story is written in prose because it is structured in continuous sentences and
paragraphs rather than in poetic lines or dramatic script form. The narrative unfolds
in a logical, chronological sequence, allowing the reader to follow the progression of
events clearly. For instance, the opening line, “One day an old woman was sweeping
her home when she found some money,” introduces the setting and action in a
straightforward manner typical of prose narratives. This conventional storytelling
structure, combined with descriptive sentences and paragraph form, confirms that
the text is prose rather than poetry or drama.
UNISA
Unique number: 599202
Due date: 21 April 2026 at 23:00
This assignment is based on Units 1 and 2 of Tutorial
Letter 501
, Question 1
1.1
The story “The Old Woman and Her Pig” is fiction, specifically a fantasy, and it is
written in prose.
It is fiction and fantasy because it includes events that are not realistic and could not
occur in everyday life. In the story, both animals and inanimate objects are given
human-like characteristics, which is a clear feature of fantasy. For example, the old
woman speaks directly to the dog by saying, “Dog, Dog! Come here. Please chase
this pig,” expecting it to understand and respond to her request. Similarly, the
narrator states that “the rope would not tie up the butcher,” suggesting that an
inanimate object is capable of independent decision-making. These instances
demonstrate anthropomorphism, where non-human entities are given human
abilities, which confirms that the story is not grounded in reality.
The story is written in prose because it is structured in continuous sentences and
paragraphs rather than in poetic lines or dramatic script form. The narrative unfolds
in a logical, chronological sequence, allowing the reader to follow the progression of
events clearly. For instance, the opening line, “One day an old woman was sweeping
her home when she found some money,” introduces the setting and action in a
straightforward manner typical of prose narratives. This conventional storytelling
structure, combined with descriptive sentences and paragraph form, confirms that
the text is prose rather than poetry or drama.
