Datum / Date: June 2025
Tyd / Time: 2 ½ Hours
Punte / Marks: 80 Marks
Graad / Grade: 12
Vak / Subject: English Home Language
Vraestel / Paper: Paper 2
Naam en Van / Name and Surname:
Algemene instruksies vir die skryf van toetse | General instructions for the writing of exams:
1. Gaan vinnig deur jou hele vraestel. Quickly scan through your entire paper.
2. Lees ‘n vraag 2x deur voor jy daarmee begin. Read the question twice before you begin.
3. Maak seker jy antwoord alle vrae. Make sure to answer ALL questions.
4. Skryf netjies en leesbaar. Write neatly and legibly.
5 As jy te veel sukkel met ‘n vraag, beweeg aan na If you struggle too much with a question, move
die volgende vraag en kom terug nadat alle on to the next one and return once you have
ander vrae beantwoord is. answered all the other questions.
6. Vir langer vrae, maak seker jy beplan jou If the question calls for a longer answer, plan
antwoord voordat jy begin skryf. before you start writing.
7. Vir enige antwoord langer as 1-2 woorde, skryf For any answer longer than 1-2 words, always
altyd in volsinne. write in full sentences.
8. Maak seker elke punt verwys terug na die Make sure every point you make refers to the
sentrale vraag. central question.
9. Gebruik die korrekte grammatika, spelling en Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
leestekens na die beste van jou vermoë. to the best of your ability.
10. As jy ‘n fout maak, trek dit duidelik dood met ‘n If you make a mistake, cross it out clearly with a
enkel, netjiese lyn en skryf die korrekte single, neat line and write the correct answer
antwoord neer. instead.
11. Nommer die antwoorde korrek volgens die Number the answers correctly according to the
numering stelsel in hierdie vraestel. numbering system used in this question paper.
12. Stel jou antwoorde korrek voor volgens die Present your answers according to the
instruksies van elke vraag. instructions for each question.
Baie sterkte met jou eksamen! | Good luck with your exam!
Bl / Pg www.summariessa.co.za Opsteller / Author: CHE NOR
Graad / Grade: 12 Vak / Subject: English HL P2 Datum / Date: June 2025
, Instructions:
1. This paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A: POETRY TOTAL:[30]
Question 1-4 (ANSWER TWO) (20)
Question 5 (COMPULSORY) Unseen Poem (10)
SECTION B: NOVEL TOTAL:[25]
Question 6: Essay Question (25)
Question 7: Contextual Questions (25)
SECTION C: DRAMA TOTAL:[25]
Question 8: Essay Question (25)
Question 9: Contextual Questions (25)
2. You must answer TWO seen poetry questions (Questions 1-4). The unseen
poetry question (Question 5) is compulsory.
3. You must answer only ONE essay question and ONE contextual question. A
combination of either Question 6 and 9, or Question 7 and 8. You may not
answer two questions in Section B or two questions in Section C.
4. Suggested time allocation:
Section A: 40 minutes
Section B: 55 minutes
Section C: 55 minutes
5. Write neatly and legibly with a blue pen.
6. Leave a line open after each question.
7. Rule off after each section.
8. Answer ALL requested questions and pay attention to the mark allocation.
Read instructions at the start of each section properly.
Bl / Pg www.summariessa.co.za Opsteller / Author: CHE NOR
Graad / Grade: 12 Vak / Subject: English HL P2 Datum / Date: June 2025
, SECTION A: POETRY
ONLY ANSWER TWO OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (1-4):
Question 1: Essay
The child who was shot dead by soldiers at Nyanga Ingrid Jonker
The child is not dead 1
the child raises his fists against his mother
who screams Africa screams the smell
of freedom and heather
in the locations of the heart under siege 5
The child raises his fists against his father
in the march of the generations
who scream Africa scream the smell
of justice and blood
in the streets of his armed pride 10
The child is not dead
neither at Langa nor at Nyanga
nor at Orlando nor at Sharpeville
nor at the police station in Philippi
where he lies with a bullet in his head 15
The child is the shadow of the soldiers
on guard with guns saracens and batons
the child is present at all meetings and legislations
the child peeps through the windows of houses and into the hearts of mothers
the child who just wanted to play in the sun at Nyanga is everywhere 20
the child who became a man treks through all of Africa
the child who became a giant travels through the whole world
Without a pass
Essay question:
In the poem “The child who was shot dead by soldiers at Nyanga”, written by Ingrid
Jonker, the title makes us believe that the poem will be about a child who has passed
away, but the poem itself shows how the child actually lives to this day. Thus, the title of
this poem is misleading and contradictory.
Write an essay of 250-300 words discussing the validity of this statement by paying
close attention to the poem’s diction, tone, imagery and structure.
[10]
Bl / Pg www.summariessa.co.za Opsteller / Author: CHE NOR
Graad / Grade: 12 Vak / Subject: English HL P2 Datum / Date: June 2025
Tyd / Time: 2 ½ Hours
Punte / Marks: 80 Marks
Graad / Grade: 12
Vak / Subject: English Home Language
Vraestel / Paper: Paper 2
Naam en Van / Name and Surname:
Algemene instruksies vir die skryf van toetse | General instructions for the writing of exams:
1. Gaan vinnig deur jou hele vraestel. Quickly scan through your entire paper.
2. Lees ‘n vraag 2x deur voor jy daarmee begin. Read the question twice before you begin.
3. Maak seker jy antwoord alle vrae. Make sure to answer ALL questions.
4. Skryf netjies en leesbaar. Write neatly and legibly.
5 As jy te veel sukkel met ‘n vraag, beweeg aan na If you struggle too much with a question, move
die volgende vraag en kom terug nadat alle on to the next one and return once you have
ander vrae beantwoord is. answered all the other questions.
6. Vir langer vrae, maak seker jy beplan jou If the question calls for a longer answer, plan
antwoord voordat jy begin skryf. before you start writing.
7. Vir enige antwoord langer as 1-2 woorde, skryf For any answer longer than 1-2 words, always
altyd in volsinne. write in full sentences.
8. Maak seker elke punt verwys terug na die Make sure every point you make refers to the
sentrale vraag. central question.
9. Gebruik die korrekte grammatika, spelling en Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
leestekens na die beste van jou vermoë. to the best of your ability.
10. As jy ‘n fout maak, trek dit duidelik dood met ‘n If you make a mistake, cross it out clearly with a
enkel, netjiese lyn en skryf die korrekte single, neat line and write the correct answer
antwoord neer. instead.
11. Nommer die antwoorde korrek volgens die Number the answers correctly according to the
numering stelsel in hierdie vraestel. numbering system used in this question paper.
12. Stel jou antwoorde korrek voor volgens die Present your answers according to the
instruksies van elke vraag. instructions for each question.
Baie sterkte met jou eksamen! | Good luck with your exam!
Bl / Pg www.summariessa.co.za Opsteller / Author: CHE NOR
Graad / Grade: 12 Vak / Subject: English HL P2 Datum / Date: June 2025
, Instructions:
1. This paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A: POETRY TOTAL:[30]
Question 1-4 (ANSWER TWO) (20)
Question 5 (COMPULSORY) Unseen Poem (10)
SECTION B: NOVEL TOTAL:[25]
Question 6: Essay Question (25)
Question 7: Contextual Questions (25)
SECTION C: DRAMA TOTAL:[25]
Question 8: Essay Question (25)
Question 9: Contextual Questions (25)
2. You must answer TWO seen poetry questions (Questions 1-4). The unseen
poetry question (Question 5) is compulsory.
3. You must answer only ONE essay question and ONE contextual question. A
combination of either Question 6 and 9, or Question 7 and 8. You may not
answer two questions in Section B or two questions in Section C.
4. Suggested time allocation:
Section A: 40 minutes
Section B: 55 minutes
Section C: 55 minutes
5. Write neatly and legibly with a blue pen.
6. Leave a line open after each question.
7. Rule off after each section.
8. Answer ALL requested questions and pay attention to the mark allocation.
Read instructions at the start of each section properly.
Bl / Pg www.summariessa.co.za Opsteller / Author: CHE NOR
Graad / Grade: 12 Vak / Subject: English HL P2 Datum / Date: June 2025
, SECTION A: POETRY
ONLY ANSWER TWO OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (1-4):
Question 1: Essay
The child who was shot dead by soldiers at Nyanga Ingrid Jonker
The child is not dead 1
the child raises his fists against his mother
who screams Africa screams the smell
of freedom and heather
in the locations of the heart under siege 5
The child raises his fists against his father
in the march of the generations
who scream Africa scream the smell
of justice and blood
in the streets of his armed pride 10
The child is not dead
neither at Langa nor at Nyanga
nor at Orlando nor at Sharpeville
nor at the police station in Philippi
where he lies with a bullet in his head 15
The child is the shadow of the soldiers
on guard with guns saracens and batons
the child is present at all meetings and legislations
the child peeps through the windows of houses and into the hearts of mothers
the child who just wanted to play in the sun at Nyanga is everywhere 20
the child who became a man treks through all of Africa
the child who became a giant travels through the whole world
Without a pass
Essay question:
In the poem “The child who was shot dead by soldiers at Nyanga”, written by Ingrid
Jonker, the title makes us believe that the poem will be about a child who has passed
away, but the poem itself shows how the child actually lives to this day. Thus, the title of
this poem is misleading and contradictory.
Write an essay of 250-300 words discussing the validity of this statement by paying
close attention to the poem’s diction, tone, imagery and structure.
[10]
Bl / Pg www.summariessa.co.za Opsteller / Author: CHE NOR
Graad / Grade: 12 Vak / Subject: English HL P2 Datum / Date: June 2025
