ENG1516
Applied English Literature Foundation Phase First Additional Language
JAN/FEB SUPP 2024
50 Marks
Duration: 48 hours
PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS!!!)
, 2 ENG1516
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
Question 1
In your own words explain what a picture book is.
A picture book is a type of literature specially created for children, featuring a blend of
written text and colorful illustrations to narrate a story. These books use a minimal
amount of text alongside vibrant visuals on each page, with the illustrations being a key
element in conveying the narrative. Picture books cover various themes and subjects,
aiming to capture the attention of young readers and cultivate an early interest in
reading and storytelling.
(2)
Question 2
Read the nursery rhyme and look at the accompanying picture before answering the
questions below.
Gross is...
You know that something really
gross is
a lion with bad halitosis.
If he roars on a windy day
You smell his breath three miles
away!
Poem © George Kirk. Illustration © Yuval Zommer. Licenced under: Creative Commons Attribution-
NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unsupported License.
Question 2.1
Explain two benefits of exposing learners to nursery rhymes.
1. Language Skill Enhancement: Nursery rhymes, with their repetitive sounds and rhyming
words, are a valuable resource for language development. The rhythmic patterns in these
rhymes aid in language acquisition, exposing learners to various phonetic structures. The
repetition enhances vocabulary and fosters language skills, contributing to improved speech
and language abilities.
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Applied English Literature Foundation Phase First Additional Language
JAN/FEB SUPP 2024
50 Marks
Duration: 48 hours
PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS!!!)
, 2 ENG1516
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
Question 1
In your own words explain what a picture book is.
A picture book is a type of literature specially created for children, featuring a blend of
written text and colorful illustrations to narrate a story. These books use a minimal
amount of text alongside vibrant visuals on each page, with the illustrations being a key
element in conveying the narrative. Picture books cover various themes and subjects,
aiming to capture the attention of young readers and cultivate an early interest in
reading and storytelling.
(2)
Question 2
Read the nursery rhyme and look at the accompanying picture before answering the
questions below.
Gross is...
You know that something really
gross is
a lion with bad halitosis.
If he roars on a windy day
You smell his breath three miles
away!
Poem © George Kirk. Illustration © Yuval Zommer. Licenced under: Creative Commons Attribution-
NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unsupported License.
Question 2.1
Explain two benefits of exposing learners to nursery rhymes.
1. Language Skill Enhancement: Nursery rhymes, with their repetitive sounds and rhyming
words, are a valuable resource for language development. The rhythmic patterns in these
rhymes aid in language acquisition, exposing learners to various phonetic structures. The
repetition enhances vocabulary and fosters language skills, contributing to improved speech
and language abilities.
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