ENG1517 PORTFOLIO EXAM
October/November 2023
ENG1517
Portfolio Examination
Applied English Literature Foundation
Phase – Home Language
100 Marks
48 Hours
SECTION A
ALL the answers in this section MUST be presented in the form of cohesive paragraphs and not in point
form.
After you have read TEXT A, please answer Questions 1.1 to 1.4.
Below is a summary of the classic story Sleeping Beauty. The full-length version consists of nine
paragraphs, with a visual, such as the one provided below under the summary, accompanying every two
paragraphs.
Question 1.1:
Three characteristics of fairy tales in the story are the presence of magical elements, a clear distinction
between good and evil characters, and a happy ending. The presence of fairies and a curse in the story
demonstrates the magical elements. The evil witch and the fairies represent the clear distinction
between good and evil. The curse placed on the princess and the subsequent victory of the prince
illustrate the happy ending.
,
October/November 2023
ENG1517
Portfolio Examination
Applied English Literature Foundation
Phase – Home Language
100 Marks
48 Hours
SECTION A
ALL the answers in this section MUST be presented in the form of cohesive paragraphs and not in point
form.
After you have read TEXT A, please answer Questions 1.1 to 1.4.
Below is a summary of the classic story Sleeping Beauty. The full-length version consists of nine
paragraphs, with a visual, such as the one provided below under the summary, accompanying every two
paragraphs.
Question 1.1:
Three characteristics of fairy tales in the story are the presence of magical elements, a clear distinction
between good and evil characters, and a happy ending. The presence of fairies and a curse in the story
demonstrates the magical elements. The evil witch and the fairies represent the clear distinction
between good and evil. The curse placed on the princess and the subsequent victory of the prince
illustrate the happy ending.
,
