ASSESSMENT 03:
WRITTEN
ASSESSMENT
100 MARKS
ENC1501 2024
1.1 **Connotation** is the meaning connected to a word figuratively.
1.2 **Lesson** model is a guideline of how we will carry out a lesson.
1.3 **Genres** are the different types of literature, which fulfil
different requirements.
1.4 Process writing is often used for **expository** writing as it offers
an effective way of approaching a topic.
1.5 **Literary** writing forms part of the academic category as it
usually summarises, interprets and provides insight into books.
Question 2
2.1 Discuss the main differences between literal meaning and figurative meaning. Support
your discussion with two examples for each. (12)
2.2 Briefly explain why learners need to rewrite a text many times. (3)
(15)
### 2.1 Differences Between Literal Meaning and Figurative Meaning
**Literal Meaning:**
Literal meaning refers to the explicit, dictionary definition of a word or
phrase. It involves understanding the words in their most
straightforward sense, without any interpretative embellishment or
extra implication. Literal meaning conveys information directly and is
focused on the exact meaning of words.
**Examples:**
1. **"It's raining cats and dogs."**
- **Literal Meaning:** The phrase would suggest that cats and dogs
are falling from the sky, which is a nonsensical interpretation.
2. **"The grass is green."**
, - **Literal Meaning:** This statement directly describes the color of
the grass without any additional meaning or metaphorical context.
**Figurative Meaning:**
Figurative meaning involves interpreting words and phrases in a way
that deviates from their literal interpretation, often to convey deeper
ideas, emotions, or concepts. Figurative language includes devices such
as metaphors, similes, idioms, and personification, enriching text and
making it more vivid and expressive.
**Examples:**
1. **"It's raining cats and dogs."**
- **Figurative Meaning:** This phrase is an idiom that means it is
raining very heavily, not that animals are literally falling from the sky.
2. **"The grass is always greener on the other side."**
- **Figurative Meaning:** This statement suggests that people often
believe that others have it better than they do, illustrating feelings of
envy or dissatisfaction rather than discussing the color of grass.
### 2.2 Why Learners Need to Rewrite a Text Many Times
Rewriting a text multiple times is beneficial for learners for several
reasons:
1. **Improvement of Clarity and Coherence:** Rewriting allows
learners to refine their ideas and improve the flow of their writing,
making it clearer and more coherent.
2. **Enhanced Critical Thinking:** The process of revising encourages
learners to analyze their choices, engage critically with their work, and
consider alternative viewpoints or structures.
3. **Skill Development:** Frequent rewriting helps learners develop
their writing skills over time, allowing them to experiment with different
styles, tones, and vocabularies, ultimately leading to greater
proficiency.
WRITTEN
ASSESSMENT
100 MARKS
ENC1501 2024
1.1 **Connotation** is the meaning connected to a word figuratively.
1.2 **Lesson** model is a guideline of how we will carry out a lesson.
1.3 **Genres** are the different types of literature, which fulfil
different requirements.
1.4 Process writing is often used for **expository** writing as it offers
an effective way of approaching a topic.
1.5 **Literary** writing forms part of the academic category as it
usually summarises, interprets and provides insight into books.
Question 2
2.1 Discuss the main differences between literal meaning and figurative meaning. Support
your discussion with two examples for each. (12)
2.2 Briefly explain why learners need to rewrite a text many times. (3)
(15)
### 2.1 Differences Between Literal Meaning and Figurative Meaning
**Literal Meaning:**
Literal meaning refers to the explicit, dictionary definition of a word or
phrase. It involves understanding the words in their most
straightforward sense, without any interpretative embellishment or
extra implication. Literal meaning conveys information directly and is
focused on the exact meaning of words.
**Examples:**
1. **"It's raining cats and dogs."**
- **Literal Meaning:** The phrase would suggest that cats and dogs
are falling from the sky, which is a nonsensical interpretation.
2. **"The grass is green."**
, - **Literal Meaning:** This statement directly describes the color of
the grass without any additional meaning or metaphorical context.
**Figurative Meaning:**
Figurative meaning involves interpreting words and phrases in a way
that deviates from their literal interpretation, often to convey deeper
ideas, emotions, or concepts. Figurative language includes devices such
as metaphors, similes, idioms, and personification, enriching text and
making it more vivid and expressive.
**Examples:**
1. **"It's raining cats and dogs."**
- **Figurative Meaning:** This phrase is an idiom that means it is
raining very heavily, not that animals are literally falling from the sky.
2. **"The grass is always greener on the other side."**
- **Figurative Meaning:** This statement suggests that people often
believe that others have it better than they do, illustrating feelings of
envy or dissatisfaction rather than discussing the color of grass.
### 2.2 Why Learners Need to Rewrite a Text Many Times
Rewriting a text multiple times is beneficial for learners for several
reasons:
1. **Improvement of Clarity and Coherence:** Rewriting allows
learners to refine their ideas and improve the flow of their writing,
making it clearer and more coherent.
2. **Enhanced Critical Thinking:** The process of revising encourages
learners to analyze their choices, engage critically with their work, and
consider alternative viewpoints or structures.
3. **Skill Development:** Frequent rewriting helps learners develop
their writing skills over time, allowing them to experiment with different
styles, tones, and vocabularies, ultimately leading to greater
proficiency.
