ENG1516 ASSIGNMENT 2 2024

QUESTION 1 1.1. What is the purpose of an illustrative book? Mention two clear purposes. (2) 1.2. A Very Important Tree by Liam Longland, Heni’Z Creative Studio and Elana Bregin (the book is available as a pdf file under “Additional Resources” on myUnisa) is considered a picture book. What would you add to the book to make it an illustrative book? (2) 1.3. Look at the image below, taken from A Very Important Tree. In a paragraph of about five sentences, discuss what this image tells you about what the characters are doing and why? Do the two images relate? What factors tell you this? ( QUESTION 2 Carefully read the Ghanaian folktale, Anansi and Wisdom retold by Wiehan de Jager. It is found under “Additional Resources” on MyUnisa. Write 2-3 paragraphs where you analyse the purpose of this folktale. What are the traditional values of the Ghanaian culture portrayed in the story and what makes this suitable for children? (10) (10) QUESTION 3 3.1. What does an illustrator contribute to an illustrated book? (2) 3.2. What are the two main types of shapes in illustrations? (2) 3.3. Use a dictionary (hard copy or online) to look up the meaning of the word “geometric”. Write down the meaning of the word in your own words. Remember to reference (2) 3.4. In a paragraph of about five lines, discuss how shapes and the different types of shapes play a role in illustrations to relay meaning. (5) 3.5. Read through pages 63-70 of the Tutorial Letter 501. From the various techniques and elements used in picture books and illustrative books, which do you enjoy, understand and appreciate and why? Write paragraph of five lines. (5) (16) QUESTION 4 Carefully study the image below, taken from Foxy Joxy Plays a Trick by Mdu Ntuli, Nahida Esmail and Samantha Rice. 4.1. What type of story is the book mentioned above classified as? Give a reason for your answer. (2) 4.2. Explain the difference between this story and an ordinary folktale. (1) 4.3. Look at the image below. What does the way that Foxy Joxy is illustrated tell you about him? (2) 4.4. What is the moral or lesson of this story? In a paragraph of about five sentences, discuss how you would explain this lesson and its relevance to today’s world to a Foundation Phase classroom. (6)