NAME:
STUDENT NUMBER:
MODULE CODE: ENG 2613
SUBJECT: APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION AND
INTERMEDIATE PHASE - HOME LANGUAGE
ASSESSMENT TYPE: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
ACADEMIC DECLARATION OF HONESTY
Declaration: I the undersigned:
1. I understand what academic dishonesty entails and am aware of UNISA’s
policies in this regard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my own, original work. Where I have used
someone else’s work I have indicated this by using the prescribed style of referencing.
3. Every contribution to, and quotation in this assignment from the work or works of
other people has been referenced according to this style. I have not allowed, and will
not allow, anyone to copy my work with the intention of passing it off as his or her own
work. I did not make use of another student’s work and submitted it as my own.
NAME:
STUDENT NUMBER:
MODULE CODE: ENG2613
DATE: 26 October 2023
, QUESTION 1
A postmodern story can be defined as a narrative that challenges traditional storytelling
conventions and explores themes of fragmentation, irony, and self-reflexivity. It often
blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction, and emphasizes the subjectivity and
relativity of truth.
One of the features of a postmodern story is the use of fragmented narratives and
nonlinear storytelling. This can be seen in "Having a Ball" as the story jumps from one
thought to another, without following a linear timeline. For example, the narrator talks
about loving parties, then mentions the food, and switches to being the host without any
logical progression.
Another feature is the use of metafiction and self-reflexivity. In "Having a Ball," the
narrator, who is revealed to be a dog named Spot, refers to itself as a "host" and
mentions its human pets. This breaks the traditional boundaries between human and
animal perspectives, blurring fiction and reality.
Postmodern stories also often incorporate irony and playfulness. In the story, the
narrator mentions being a fussy eater but then contradicts itself by saying it will eat
anything. This ironic statement adds a playful tone to the narrative and challenges the
reader's expectations.
The story also exemplifies intertextuality, which is another feature of postmodernism.
The phrase "I'm Spot, by the way" is a nod to other famous dog characters, such as
STUDENT NUMBER:
MODULE CODE: ENG 2613
SUBJECT: APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION AND
INTERMEDIATE PHASE - HOME LANGUAGE
ASSESSMENT TYPE: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023
ACADEMIC DECLARATION OF HONESTY
Declaration: I the undersigned:
1. I understand what academic dishonesty entails and am aware of UNISA’s
policies in this regard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my own, original work. Where I have used
someone else’s work I have indicated this by using the prescribed style of referencing.
3. Every contribution to, and quotation in this assignment from the work or works of
other people has been referenced according to this style. I have not allowed, and will
not allow, anyone to copy my work with the intention of passing it off as his or her own
work. I did not make use of another student’s work and submitted it as my own.
NAME:
STUDENT NUMBER:
MODULE CODE: ENG2613
DATE: 26 October 2023
, QUESTION 1
A postmodern story can be defined as a narrative that challenges traditional storytelling
conventions and explores themes of fragmentation, irony, and self-reflexivity. It often
blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction, and emphasizes the subjectivity and
relativity of truth.
One of the features of a postmodern story is the use of fragmented narratives and
nonlinear storytelling. This can be seen in "Having a Ball" as the story jumps from one
thought to another, without following a linear timeline. For example, the narrator talks
about loving parties, then mentions the food, and switches to being the host without any
logical progression.
Another feature is the use of metafiction and self-reflexivity. In "Having a Ball," the
narrator, who is revealed to be a dog named Spot, refers to itself as a "host" and
mentions its human pets. This breaks the traditional boundaries between human and
animal perspectives, blurring fiction and reality.
Postmodern stories also often incorporate irony and playfulness. In the story, the
narrator mentions being a fussy eater but then contradicts itself by saying it will eat
anything. This ironic statement adds a playful tone to the narrative and challenges the
reader's expectations.
The story also exemplifies intertextuality, which is another feature of postmodernism.
The phrase "I'm Spot, by the way" is a nod to other famous dog characters, such as
