, AFL1502 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
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QUESTION 1 (a) Give a brief explanation of the term ‘conflict’
as found in a modern novel or drama. (10) (b) The structure of
an essay may be divided into 3 parts. Identify these 3 parts and
then give a brief discussion of each part. (9) (c) Read the
following poem and answer the questions: THE SECRET OF LIFE
The secret of life is nice tasting, It is inside you in the heart, Also
in a closed book, When you open it you read it, You will find
everything of life. On a page that is starting to be written on,
Life is like a lot of diviners. Enjoyment and pain walk together,
Just like darkness is the brother of the night; And light is the
brother of the afternoon. (i) Identify and rewrite any 2 poetic
devices that the poet has used in the poem. (4) (ii) In what way
does the poem above differ from a narrative text like a short
story? Give only one different. (2) /25/
QUESTION 1
(a) Explanation of the term ‘conflict’ in a modern novel or
drama (10)
In literature, 'conflict' refers to the struggle between opposing
forces that drives the narrative forward. It can occur on various
levels, including internal conflict (struggles within a character)
and external conflict (struggles between characters or between
a character and their environment). For instance, in modern
Semester 2 2024 - DUE September 2024 ; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
QUESTION 1 (a) Give a brief explanation of the term ‘conflict’
as found in a modern novel or drama. (10) (b) The structure of
an essay may be divided into 3 parts. Identify these 3 parts and
then give a brief discussion of each part. (9) (c) Read the
following poem and answer the questions: THE SECRET OF LIFE
The secret of life is nice tasting, It is inside you in the heart, Also
in a closed book, When you open it you read it, You will find
everything of life. On a page that is starting to be written on,
Life is like a lot of diviners. Enjoyment and pain walk together,
Just like darkness is the brother of the night; And light is the
brother of the afternoon. (i) Identify and rewrite any 2 poetic
devices that the poet has used in the poem. (4) (ii) In what way
does the poem above differ from a narrative text like a short
story? Give only one different. (2) /25/
QUESTION 1
(a) Explanation of the term ‘conflict’ in a modern novel or
drama (10)
In literature, 'conflict' refers to the struggle between opposing
forces that drives the narrative forward. It can occur on various
levels, including internal conflict (struggles within a character)
and external conflict (struggles between characters or between
a character and their environment). For instance, in modern