ENG2612 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (831323)- DUE 3 June 2024
ENG2612 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (831323)- DUE 3 June 2024...100% correct questions, answers, workings, and explanations..Question 1A Read EXTRACT A carefully and answer the question that follows. EXTRACT A Loadshedding could hardly have been better designed to impact our mental well-being. It is unpredictable, beyond our control, consequential, and unlikely to end soon. These factors create a recipe for stress and impacts our emotional, physical and mental health. Much of our anxiety stems from situations or experiences where our sense of control is removed. Loadshedding’s unpredictability makes planning work, meals, and trips difficult. It knocks out traffic lights and leaves us disconnected at the most inopportune times. It heightens our feelings of frustration and exacerbates our resentments. . . Our children, too, suffer the burden of loadshedding. . . What can we do to lessen their burden? Source: Question: With reference to the visual and the text above, identify the target audience and the purpose of the text above. Additionally, discuss the impact of loadshedding Page 3 of 7 on your mental health as a distance learning student. Your response should be in a paragraph of about 150 words. Marks will be awarded for the following criteria: Target audience 2 marks Purpose 2 marks Impact of loadshedding on mental health 2 marks Reference to the visual and the text 2 marks Language 2 marks (10 MARKS) AND Question 1B Read EXTRACT B carefully and answer the question that follows. EXTRACT B Mother (Paulina): “Darling, I’ve noticed that you’ve been spending a lot of time on social media lately, and I wanted to talk to you about it. I’m concerned because I’ve seen it affecting your schoolwork and your sleep schedule. Staying up so late scrolling through your phone can make you tired during the day and might lead to lower grades.” Page 4 of 7 Child (Paula): “But Mom, everyone in my class is always on social media, and I don’t want to miss out on anything.” Paulina: “I understand that, but have you ever thought about how this might be affecting your daily life? Maybe we can find a balance where you can keep in touch with your friends online, but also spend more time on your hobbies or with friends in person.” Paula: “I guess I haven’t really thought about it that way.” Paulina: “I want to hear your perspective too. How do you think spending so much time on social media is impacting you?” Puala: “Well, I do feel tired a lot during the day, and I've been procrastinating on my school assignments.” Paulina:
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eng2612 assignment 2 complete answers