AFL1502 Assignment 2
(20 ENGLISH) Semester 2
2024
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, AFL1502 Assignment 2 (20 ENGLISH) Semester 2 2024
QUESTION 1
(a) Give a brief explanation of the term ‘conflict’ as found in a modern novel or drama.
(10)
(b) The structure of an essay may be divided into 3 parts. Identify these 3 parts and
then give a brief discussion of each part. (9)
(c) Read the following poem and answer the questions: THE SECRET OF LIFE The
secret of life is nice tasting, It is inside you in the heart, Also in a closed book, When you
open it you read it, You will find everything of life. On a page that is starting to be written
on, Life is like a lot of diviners. Enjoyment and pain walk together, Just like darkness is
the brother of the night; And light is the brother of the afternoon.
(i) Identify and rewrite any 2 poetic devices that the poet has used in the poem. (4)
(ii) In what way does the poem above differ from a narrative text like a short story? Give
only one different. (2) /25/
Question 1
(a) Brief Explanation of the Term ‘Conflict’ in a Modern Novel or Drama (10 marks)
In literature, conflict refers to the struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot
and creates tension within a story. It can be internal (within a character) or external
(between characters or forces). In modern novels or dramas, conflict is often used to
explore deeper themes such as identity, morality, societal norms, or personal desires.
(20 ENGLISH) Semester 2
2024
[Company address]
, AFL1502 Assignment 2 (20 ENGLISH) Semester 2 2024
QUESTION 1
(a) Give a brief explanation of the term ‘conflict’ as found in a modern novel or drama.
(10)
(b) The structure of an essay may be divided into 3 parts. Identify these 3 parts and
then give a brief discussion of each part. (9)
(c) Read the following poem and answer the questions: THE SECRET OF LIFE The
secret of life is nice tasting, It is inside you in the heart, Also in a closed book, When you
open it you read it, You will find everything of life. On a page that is starting to be written
on, Life is like a lot of diviners. Enjoyment and pain walk together, Just like darkness is
the brother of the night; And light is the brother of the afternoon.
(i) Identify and rewrite any 2 poetic devices that the poet has used in the poem. (4)
(ii) In what way does the poem above differ from a narrative text like a short story? Give
only one different. (2) /25/
Question 1
(a) Brief Explanation of the Term ‘Conflict’ in a Modern Novel or Drama (10 marks)
In literature, conflict refers to the struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot
and creates tension within a story. It can be internal (within a character) or external
(between characters or forces). In modern novels or dramas, conflict is often used to
explore deeper themes such as identity, morality, societal norms, or personal desires.
