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STUDENT NUMBER:
UNIQUE NUMBER:
MODULE CODE: ENG2611
MODULE NAME: APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION AND INTERMEDIATE PHASE
ASSIGNMENT: 02
YEAR MODULE 2025
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, 1.
1.1 Both poems explore the theme of environmental responsibility and the need to protect
the planet for future generations. They both focus on how human actions influence nature
and highlight the importance of caring for the Earth.
1.2 The line from Poem A that best captures the poem’s message is, “So we must keep
our planet free / From messy trash and debris.” This line speaks directly to the
responsibility that people have to maintain a clean and healthy environment. It expresses
the idea that the Earth is not just a resource to be used but a shared space that must be
respected and preserved, particularly for children who still have their lives ahead of them.
The poem makes this connection between caring for the planet and protecting the joy of
childhood play, which shows how environmental degradation could rob children of their
natural playgrounds. From Poem B, the line, “To climb these coming crests / one word to
you, to / you and your children: stay together,” stands out as the most reflective of the
poem’s central idea. It suggests that the challenges humanity will face in the future can
only be overcome through unity and cooperation. The phrase “stay together” implies a
communal effort in facing environmental issues, and the reference to “your children”
reminds readers of the intergenerational impact of the decisions we make today. Both
lines show how care, whether through action or unity, is essential for building a better,
sustainable future.
1.3 One major difference between the structural features of Poem A and Poem B is the
form. Poem A uses a more traditional rhyme scheme that appeals to younger readers,
with couplets such as “To who want to laugh and play and run / Around the trees and in
the sun,” which creates a musical rhythm that makes it easier for children to follow and
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STUDENT NUMBER:
UNIQUE NUMBER:
MODULE CODE: ENG2611
MODULE NAME: APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION AND INTERMEDIATE PHASE
ASSIGNMENT: 02
YEAR MODULE 2025
1
, 1.
1.1 Both poems explore the theme of environmental responsibility and the need to protect
the planet for future generations. They both focus on how human actions influence nature
and highlight the importance of caring for the Earth.
1.2 The line from Poem A that best captures the poem’s message is, “So we must keep
our planet free / From messy trash and debris.” This line speaks directly to the
responsibility that people have to maintain a clean and healthy environment. It expresses
the idea that the Earth is not just a resource to be used but a shared space that must be
respected and preserved, particularly for children who still have their lives ahead of them.
The poem makes this connection between caring for the planet and protecting the joy of
childhood play, which shows how environmental degradation could rob children of their
natural playgrounds. From Poem B, the line, “To climb these coming crests / one word to
you, to / you and your children: stay together,” stands out as the most reflective of the
poem’s central idea. It suggests that the challenges humanity will face in the future can
only be overcome through unity and cooperation. The phrase “stay together” implies a
communal effort in facing environmental issues, and the reference to “your children”
reminds readers of the intergenerational impact of the decisions we make today. Both
lines show how care, whether through action or unity, is essential for building a better,
sustainable future.
1.3 One major difference between the structural features of Poem A and Poem B is the
form. Poem A uses a more traditional rhyme scheme that appeals to younger readers,
with couplets such as “To who want to laugh and play and run / Around the trees and in
the sun,” which creates a musical rhythm that makes it easier for children to follow and
2
