ENG2613
ASSIGNMENT 01
Due date: 16 April 2025 at 23:00
2025
1.1 What kind of literature does this story belong to? Is it fiction
or non-fiction; fantasy or realism; prose, poetry or drama? Give
reasons for your answers.
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, ENG2613 2025: Assignment 01
Unique number: 880630
Due date: 16 April 2025 at 23:00
1.1 What kind of literature does this story belong to? Is it fiction or non-
fiction; fantasy or realism; prose, poetry or drama? Give reasons for
your answers.
The story "I Want to Be a Chef!" belongs to the category of children's
literature, specifically realistic fiction. This story is considered fiction
because it is a narrative that is invented by the author, Kgosi Kgosi,
rather than being a true account of events (Norton, 2010). However,
the story is also rooted in realism because it depicts everyday life and
experiences that are familiar to many children, such as going to school,
cooking, and facing teasing from peers (Tucker, 2013).
The story is written in prose, which is a form of written language that is
used to convey information and tell stories in a straightforward and
ordinary way (Baldick, 2015). The use of prose in this story makes it
accessible and easy to understand for young readers.
The story does not contain any fantastical or magical elements, which
further supports its classification as realistic fiction. Instead, the story
focuses on the everyday experiences and challenges faced by the
protagonist, Kabelo, as he pursues his dream of becoming a chef (Kgosi,
2023).
In conclusion, the story "I Want to Be a Chef!" belongs to the category
of children's literature, specifically realistic fiction, written in prose. Its