ENG2613 October
November PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE 6 October
2025
NO PLAGIARISM
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ENG2613 October November PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 6
October 2025
Course
Applied English Literature for Intermediate Phase (ENG2613)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
From Cover to Cover
ENG2613 October November PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE
6 October 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations Ensure your success with us. October/November 2025 ENG
2613 Applied English Language for Foundation and Intermediate Phase –
First Additional Language
QUESTION 1: POETRY Read the poem below, and then answer the questions
that follow. Mother Doesn't Want a Dog – by Judith Viorst Mother doesn't
want a dog. Mother says they smell, And never sit when you say sit, Or even
when you yell. And when you come home late at night And there is ice and
snow, You have to go back out because The dumb dog has to go. Mother
doesn't want a dog. Mother says they shed, And always let the strangers in
And bark at friends instead, And do disgraceful things on rugs, And track
mud on the floor, And flop upon your bed at night And snore their doggy
snore. Mother doesn't want a dog. She's making a mistake. Because, more
than a dog, I think She will not want this snake. 1.1) In the poem, the mother
gives the child many reasons why she does not want a dog. List two reasons
and explain why they might worry an adult more than a child. (3 marks) 1.2)
Younger learners respond well to humorous poems. Pick three lines or
images from this poem and discuss how they contribute to the humour of the
poem. (6 marks) 1.3) In your study guide, we teach you how to take poetry
“off the page” in the classroom. Provide three suggestions for how would you
teach this poem “off the page”? (6 marks) Total for question 1: 15 marks
ENG2613 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025 4 | P a g e
1.1)
, In the poem, the mother gives the child many reasons why she does not want a dog. List
two reasons and explain why they might worry an adult more than a child. (3 marks)
Answer:
Two reasons the mother gives are that dogs “smell” and “shed”, and that they “track mud on
the floor”.
These reasons might worry an adult more than a child because adults are usually responsible for
cleaning up messes and maintaining order in the home, while children often only think of the
fun and companionship a pet can bring. The mother worries about hygiene, dirt, and extra
household chores, while the child only focuses on the joy of having a pet.
(3 marks)
1.2)
Younger learners respond well to humorous poems. Pick three lines or images from this
poem and discuss how they contribute to the humour of the poem. (6 marks)
Answer:
1. “And do disgraceful things on rugs” – This line is funny because it exaggerates how
naughty dogs can be, creating a silly image that children find amusing.
2. “And flop upon your bed at night and snore their doggy snore” – The idea of a dog
snoring like a person adds playful humour and creates a vivid, funny mental picture.
3. “Because, more than a dog, I think she will not want this snake.” – This final twist is
humorous because it surprises the reader; the child cleverly threatens to get an even
worse pet to make the dog seem like a better option.
These lines use exaggeration, playful imagery, and an unexpected ending to make the poem
entertaining and light-hearted for children.
(6 marks)
1.3)
In your study guide, we teach you how to take poetry “off the page” in the classroom.
Provide three suggestions for how you would teach this poem “off the page.” (6 marks)
Answer:
November PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE 6 October
2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the company name]
,Exam (elaborations)
ENG2613 October November PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 6
October 2025
Course
Applied English Literature for Intermediate Phase (ENG2613)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
From Cover to Cover
ENG2613 October November PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE
6 October 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations Ensure your success with us. October/November 2025 ENG
2613 Applied English Language for Foundation and Intermediate Phase –
First Additional Language
QUESTION 1: POETRY Read the poem below, and then answer the questions
that follow. Mother Doesn't Want a Dog – by Judith Viorst Mother doesn't
want a dog. Mother says they smell, And never sit when you say sit, Or even
when you yell. And when you come home late at night And there is ice and
snow, You have to go back out because The dumb dog has to go. Mother
doesn't want a dog. Mother says they shed, And always let the strangers in
And bark at friends instead, And do disgraceful things on rugs, And track
mud on the floor, And flop upon your bed at night And snore their doggy
snore. Mother doesn't want a dog. She's making a mistake. Because, more
than a dog, I think She will not want this snake. 1.1) In the poem, the mother
gives the child many reasons why she does not want a dog. List two reasons
and explain why they might worry an adult more than a child. (3 marks) 1.2)
Younger learners respond well to humorous poems. Pick three lines or
images from this poem and discuss how they contribute to the humour of the
poem. (6 marks) 1.3) In your study guide, we teach you how to take poetry
“off the page” in the classroom. Provide three suggestions for how would you
teach this poem “off the page”? (6 marks) Total for question 1: 15 marks
ENG2613 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025 4 | P a g e
1.1)
, In the poem, the mother gives the child many reasons why she does not want a dog. List
two reasons and explain why they might worry an adult more than a child. (3 marks)
Answer:
Two reasons the mother gives are that dogs “smell” and “shed”, and that they “track mud on
the floor”.
These reasons might worry an adult more than a child because adults are usually responsible for
cleaning up messes and maintaining order in the home, while children often only think of the
fun and companionship a pet can bring. The mother worries about hygiene, dirt, and extra
household chores, while the child only focuses on the joy of having a pet.
(3 marks)
1.2)
Younger learners respond well to humorous poems. Pick three lines or images from this
poem and discuss how they contribute to the humour of the poem. (6 marks)
Answer:
1. “And do disgraceful things on rugs” – This line is funny because it exaggerates how
naughty dogs can be, creating a silly image that children find amusing.
2. “And flop upon your bed at night and snore their doggy snore” – The idea of a dog
snoring like a person adds playful humour and creates a vivid, funny mental picture.
3. “Because, more than a dog, I think she will not want this snake.” – This final twist is
humorous because it surprises the reader; the child cleverly threatens to get an even
worse pet to make the dog seem like a better option.
These lines use exaggeration, playful imagery, and an unexpected ending to make the poem
entertaining and light-hearted for children.
(6 marks)
1.3)
In your study guide, we teach you how to take poetry “off the page” in the classroom.
Provide three suggestions for how you would teach this poem “off the page.” (6 marks)
Answer:
