January February PORTFOLIO 2026
Supplementary Examination
Due Date: 16 January 2026
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
Before reading a literary text in detail, it is important to prepare yourself so that reading
becomes meaningful. One useful pre reading exercise is researching the author and
background of the text. This involves finding out who the author is, when the text was
written, and what was happening in society at that time. Knowing the historical and social
background helps you understand why certain themes, characters, or conflicts appear in the
text. It also helps you see that a story does not come from nowhere, but is shaped by the
author’s experiences, beliefs, and the issues of that period. This preparation allows you to
read with greater awareness and sensitivity to the ideas in the text.
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