ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 6 AUGUST 2025
, Applied English Literature Foundation Phase First Additional Language
QUESTION 1
1.1.
Poetry is a form of literature that expresses ideas and emotions through carefully
chosen and arranged words, often using rhythm, sound patterns, and vivid imagery. It is
written in verses and stanzas and often evokes feelings or paints pictures in the
reader’s mind.
(2 marks)
1.2.
The “sonorous and rhythmical effects” refer to the pleasing sounds and steady beat in
poetry, especially nursery rhymes. This implies that introducing poetry to young learners
should involve reading or singing aloud, encouraging children to listen to the musical
quality of the words and engage with repetition and rhyme.
(2 marks)
1.3.
Illustrations in nursery rhymes add visual interest and help young learners understand
the story or theme of the rhyme. They also support comprehension, especially for
children who cannot yet read, by connecting images with words and actions.
(2 marks)
1.4.
Rhythm in poetry is the pattern of beats or stresses in a line. It gives poetry its musical
feel and can influence the mood or pace of the poem. A fast rhythm uses short, quick
beats and creates energy or excitement. For example, in “Hey Diddle Diddle,” the
rhythm is upbeat and lively. A slow rhythm uses longer beats and creates a calm or
reflective tone. For example, in “Rock-a-bye Baby,” the slower rhythm mimics a gentle