ENG1516 Assignment 2 2025 - ANSWERS Semester 1 2025

ENG1516 ASSIGNMENT 2 Due 28 May 2025 This assignment is based on Units 3 and 4 in Tutorial Letter 501. Work through these two units before you attempt the assignment. Answer the questions below in full sentences. QUESTION 1 1.1. Briefly explain three functions of illustrations in picture storybooks. (3) Illustrations help convey the story: In many picture books, especially wordless or picturenarrative books, the plot is told entirely through images. Even in picture storybooks with some text, illustrations often advance the storyline and help young readers understand what is happening (Fang, 1996: 133; Nikolajeva, 2006: 6). They enhance emotional understanding: Illustrations especially close-ups and facial expressions allow readers to perceive characters’ emotions more clearly. This deepens their emotional connection to the story and helps develop empathy (Evans et al., 2017: