EST1501 Assignment 4 (ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

Achieve a distinction with this comprehensive and well-organized set of EST1501 Assignment 4 (ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED. Ensure accuracy and excellence in your submission!!! QUESTION 1: LANGUAGE AND GRAMMAR 1.1.1 Identify the correct usage of "your" and "you're" in the following sentence: "________ car is parked outside, and ___________ going to need a jump start." (2) 1.1.2 Choose the correct word: "They went to the store, but I (too, to, two) was too tired to join them." (1) 1.1.3 Which of the following sentences correctly uses "its"? A) "The dog wagged its tail happily." B) "I hope its going to rain tomorrow." (1) 1.1.4 Write a sentence using the words "weather" and "whether" correctly. (2) 1.1.5 Construct sentences that illustrate the difference between the following pairs of words: a) "raise" and "rise" b) "collusion" and "collision" c) "desert" and "dessert" (3) Identify and correct the word/phrase in the sentences below that is incorrect. 1.1.6 When I was growing up my sister tried to throw me into a pool to teach me how to swim my father came to my rescue. (2) 1.1.7 Stay right where you are (1) 1.1.8 They run slow. (1) 1.1.9 Students wait patient for the lesson to begin. (1) 1.1.10 All the children wants to play in the field. (1) SUBTOTAL FOR QUESTION 1: 15 MARKS EST1501 ASSESSMENT 4 4 QUESTION 2: VISUAL LITERACY – ADVERTISING 2.1 Study the three advertisements below and comment on whether the advertising message is socially responsible or not. Give reasons for your arguments. Advertisement A: Advertisement B: EST1501 ASSESSMENT 4 5 Advertisement C: SUBTOTAL FOR QUESTION 2: 15 MARKS EST1501 ASSESSMENT 4 6 QUESTION 3: USES OF LANGUAGE 3.1 Study the text examples below and use Table 3.1, which follows, as a guide to analyse the language use. Discuss the texts in terms of language functions, as identified in the table, and substantiate your choices. Text A An Appeal to the Senses: The Development of the Braille System in Nineteenth-Century France The invention of Braille was a major turning point in the history of disability. The writing system of raised dots used by visually impaired people was developed by Louis Braille in nineteenth-century France. In a society that did not value disabled people in general, blindness was particularly stigmatised, and lack of access to reading and writing was a significant barrier to social participation. The idea of tactile reading was not entirely new, but existing methods based on sighted systems were difficult to learn and use. As the first writing system designed for blind people’s needs, Braille was a ground-breaking new accessibility tool. It not only provided practical benefits, but also helped change the cultural status of blindness Text B The years have passed by In the blink of an eye, Moments of sadness And joy have flown by. People I loved Have come and have gone, But the world never stopped, And we all carried on. Life wasn't easy, And the struggles were there, Filled with times that it mattered, Times I just didn't care. I stood on my own, And I still found my way, Through some nights filled with tears, And the dawn of new days. Source: Text C Dear Noni How are you doing? Sorry it took me so long to write back. How has summer been? What have you been doing during the summer? On my part, I have been traveling around the country with my family. I made new friends and new memories. I miss you. I cannot wait to go back to school and see you again. I also want to tell you about all my travel experiences when we are back in school. I will send you some of my pictures. I hope all is well with you. Send your family my love. See you soon. Love, EST1501 ASSESSMENT 4 7 Milly Table 3.1 (9) 3.2 Analyse Text A, below, in terms of field, tenor, and mode. Text A ( Pragmatic Magical Malinowski (1923) As in narratives (story-telling) As in ceremonies and rituals Expressive Representational Conative Bühler (1934) 1st person (person speaking or writing) 3rd person (writer reflecting on experience, such as keeping a diary/journal or writing a poem) 2nd person (listening, or reading, person may respond) Transactional Expressive Poetic Britton (1970) Informative Conative EST1501 ASSESSMENT 4 8 3.3 Now find your own example of a text (Text B), copy, scan or paste it in your assignment. Analyse it in the same way as Text A. Note that all forms of communication, in any language, are referred to as texts. Present you answer in the following way: Situational description Text A Text B Field Tenor Mode (6) SUBTOTAL FOR QUESTION 3: 15 MARKS EST1501 ASSESSMENT 4 9 QUESTION 4: ESSAY WRITING [55] Consider the statement below from an article that appeared in the Daily Maverick, on 14 January 2025. In an essay, discuss the statement and address the following: 1. The difference between quality education and a high pass rate. 2. How inequalities in the South African education system might affect the quality of education. 3. Why the pass rate must reflect improvement and fairness across all schools. (50) You are required to conduct some research to support your argument. You must use the correct referencing style. You will be penalised for plagiarism. Your essay must be 500-600 words in length. Use the rubric attached as Appendix A as a guide. You are required to present a first draft, with clear evidence of proofreading, revising, and editing. (5) “While many education experts acknowledge the improvements in the national pass rate, they caution that the figures might not fully reflect the reality of the education system.”