Assignment 7
Due 2025
, CHL2601 – Assignment 7 (2025)
Question 1: Total – 30 Marks
1.1 Short Questions (2 marks each = 20 marks)
1.1.1
Reading books that reflect a learner’s own culture is essential because it affirms their
identity and makes them feel valued. This representation encourages self-esteem and
nurtures a positive self-perception.
1.1.2
When literary characters encounter ethical problems, learners are exposed to complex
moral situations. This fosters emotional growth and helps them distinguish right from
wrong while enhancing empathy.
1.1.3
Africanisation in literature involves embedding African cultures, languages, and lived
experiences into learning content. It makes educational materials more meaningful and
relevant to learners' daily lives in South Africa.
1.1.4
Poetry uses rhythm and imagery to evoke emotion and express ideas creatively.
Drama is designed for stage performance and uses dialogue and movement.
Fiction tells imaginative stories created by authors.
Non-fiction conveys real-life events, facts, and true information.
1.1.5
Literature refers to artistic written works that aim to inform, entertain, or inspire. It
includes various forms such as prose (both fictional and factual), poetry, and theatrical
scripts (drama).