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ENG2611 Assignment 1
2024 (831408) - DUE
15 April 2024
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, ENG2611 Assignment 1 2024 (831408) - DUE 15 April 2024
Questions 1.
Reading is not only a mechanical process of looking at and recognizing words and
absorbing them; it is a critical process of recognising words, absorbing their meaning on
different levels and in different ways and then processing the information in our minds to
obtain a deeper understanding of ourselves, other people and the world (TL501 2020: 8)
1.1 Identify any two crucial aspects of the critical reading process from the given
explanation. In your opinion, why are they important in this process? (3 marks)
2. In its broadest sense, literature refers to the written word, but it is usually divided into
genres such as poetry, novels, dramas, editorials, essays, articles or visual texts. Thus,
any text may be used for critical reading. The reason for the various genres (types of
literature) is that each has its own purpose (TL501 2020: 9) 3
2.1 The above extract from TL501 offers examples of different kinds of literature.
Identify which of the given examples are from fiction genres and which are from non-
fiction genres. Which of these genres would be more suitable to use at the Foundation
Phase First Additional Language level? Justify your answer. (2 marks)
2.2 In your own words, based on your understanding, explain the difference in purpose
between fiction and non-fiction genres. (2marks)
3. Source A Source B Source C D: It’s cool bro, I’ll check you later. TP: No wait, lemme
walk with you.
3.1 Carefully consider sources A, B, and C. Briefly explain what is the purpose of each of
these sources? (6 marks)
3.2 Explain how the style of writing and the language used in each of the above sources
differentiate their genres. (15 marks) 4
4. Source D Lindi’s papa warned her not to take the path into the forest because a scary
monster may live there. This story deals with size and growth and compounding of
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ENG2611 Assignment 1
2024 (831408) - DUE
15 April 2024
Questions and Answers.
[COMPANY NAME]
, ENG2611 Assignment 1 2024 (831408) - DUE 15 April 2024
Questions 1.
Reading is not only a mechanical process of looking at and recognizing words and
absorbing them; it is a critical process of recognising words, absorbing their meaning on
different levels and in different ways and then processing the information in our minds to
obtain a deeper understanding of ourselves, other people and the world (TL501 2020: 8)
1.1 Identify any two crucial aspects of the critical reading process from the given
explanation. In your opinion, why are they important in this process? (3 marks)
2. In its broadest sense, literature refers to the written word, but it is usually divided into
genres such as poetry, novels, dramas, editorials, essays, articles or visual texts. Thus,
any text may be used for critical reading. The reason for the various genres (types of
literature) is that each has its own purpose (TL501 2020: 9) 3
2.1 The above extract from TL501 offers examples of different kinds of literature.
Identify which of the given examples are from fiction genres and which are from non-
fiction genres. Which of these genres would be more suitable to use at the Foundation
Phase First Additional Language level? Justify your answer. (2 marks)
2.2 In your own words, based on your understanding, explain the difference in purpose
between fiction and non-fiction genres. (2marks)
3. Source A Source B Source C D: It’s cool bro, I’ll check you later. TP: No wait, lemme
walk with you.
3.1 Carefully consider sources A, B, and C. Briefly explain what is the purpose of each of
these sources? (6 marks)
3.2 Explain how the style of writing and the language used in each of the above sources
differentiate their genres. (15 marks) 4
4. Source D Lindi’s papa warned her not to take the path into the forest because a scary
monster may live there. This story deals with size and growth and compounding of
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