ENG2612 ASSIGNMENT 02
MEMORANDUM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SECTION A: PARAGRAPH WRITING
Answer ALL questions in this assignment
Question 1 A
QUESTIONS
With reference to the visual and the text above, what is the writer implying about
living a healthy lifestyle? Make reference to the target audience and intended
purpose in your response. Your response should be in a paragraph of about 150
words.
, The writer is implying that living a healthy lifestyle is important for individuals in South
Africa, as the country has high obesity rates and is considered one of the unhealthiest
countries in the world. Based on the statistics provided, it is clear that there are
significant health risks associated with unhealthy habits such as smoking and unhealthy
eating. The target audience of this message may be individuals in South Africa who are
at risk for these health problems, such as those who smoke or are overweight. The
intended purpose of the message may be to encourage these individuals to take steps
towards living a healthier lifestyle, such as quitting smoking, adopting a more balanced
and nutritious diet, and increasing physical activity. By highlighting the risks associated
with unhealthy habits and promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle, the message
encourages individuals to take action and make positive changes to improve their
overall health and well-being. In South Africa where obesity rates are high and it is
considered to be one of the unhealthiest countries in the world. The target audience for
this message may be the people of South Africa, particularly those who may be at risk
of developing obesity or other health issues. The intended purpose of the message may
be to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and to encourage
individuals to make changes to their diet and exercise routine. By making reference to
the statistics provided in the visual and text, the writer highlights the negative impact
that unhealthy habits, such as tobacco smoking, can have on life expectancy. The
message may also suggest that by adopting a healthier lifestyle, individuals may be
able to improve their overall wellbeing and life expectancy
QUESTION 1 B
Write a paragraph of about 150 words, in which you identify the genre of
EXTRACT B and comment on the writer’s use of descriptive linguistic and visual
features to convey the writer’s opinion of Bridgerton. Use the following
guidelines to structure your paragraph:
Identify the genre.
Comment on the writer’s opinion of Bridgerton.
Identify and discuss at least two linguistic features.
Identify and comment on at least one visual feature.
Provide a suitable title for your paragraph.
Opinion piece: Whitewashing in Bridgerton Detracts from its Progressiveness
In this opinion piece, the genre is clearly identifiable as an article that expresses the
writer's views on the television series, Bridgerton. The writer believes that although the
show attempts to be racially progressive, it falls short by whitewashing the black
characters and not addressing issues of race and racism head-on. The writer employs
descriptive linguistic features such as "epic piece of television" to acknowledge the
MEMORANDUM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SECTION A: PARAGRAPH WRITING
Answer ALL questions in this assignment
Question 1 A
QUESTIONS
With reference to the visual and the text above, what is the writer implying about
living a healthy lifestyle? Make reference to the target audience and intended
purpose in your response. Your response should be in a paragraph of about 150
words.
, The writer is implying that living a healthy lifestyle is important for individuals in South
Africa, as the country has high obesity rates and is considered one of the unhealthiest
countries in the world. Based on the statistics provided, it is clear that there are
significant health risks associated with unhealthy habits such as smoking and unhealthy
eating. The target audience of this message may be individuals in South Africa who are
at risk for these health problems, such as those who smoke or are overweight. The
intended purpose of the message may be to encourage these individuals to take steps
towards living a healthier lifestyle, such as quitting smoking, adopting a more balanced
and nutritious diet, and increasing physical activity. By highlighting the risks associated
with unhealthy habits and promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle, the message
encourages individuals to take action and make positive changes to improve their
overall health and well-being. In South Africa where obesity rates are high and it is
considered to be one of the unhealthiest countries in the world. The target audience for
this message may be the people of South Africa, particularly those who may be at risk
of developing obesity or other health issues. The intended purpose of the message may
be to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and to encourage
individuals to make changes to their diet and exercise routine. By making reference to
the statistics provided in the visual and text, the writer highlights the negative impact
that unhealthy habits, such as tobacco smoking, can have on life expectancy. The
message may also suggest that by adopting a healthier lifestyle, individuals may be
able to improve their overall wellbeing and life expectancy
QUESTION 1 B
Write a paragraph of about 150 words, in which you identify the genre of
EXTRACT B and comment on the writer’s use of descriptive linguistic and visual
features to convey the writer’s opinion of Bridgerton. Use the following
guidelines to structure your paragraph:
Identify the genre.
Comment on the writer’s opinion of Bridgerton.
Identify and discuss at least two linguistic features.
Identify and comment on at least one visual feature.
Provide a suitable title for your paragraph.
Opinion piece: Whitewashing in Bridgerton Detracts from its Progressiveness
In this opinion piece, the genre is clearly identifiable as an article that expresses the
writer's views on the television series, Bridgerton. The writer believes that although the
show attempts to be racially progressive, it falls short by whitewashing the black
characters and not addressing issues of race and racism head-on. The writer employs
descriptive linguistic features such as "epic piece of television" to acknowledge the
