,ENG1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
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Which three characteristics that can be used to distinguish a
short story from a novel are the most helpful to you? Discuss
these in a short paragraph, exploring what they are and how
they are useful to you. 2. After studying Unit 3 how are you able
to differentiate between first-, second- and third-person
narration? 3. In your opinion, which three plot elements drive
short stories? Justify your choice in a brief discussion. Section A
Total: 15 marks Section B: Man lands on the moon’ by Sindiwe
Magona To answer this question, read ‘Man lands on the moon’
by Sindiwe Magona (available as an e-reserve on the Library
website). Work through Unit 3 in Tutorial Letter 501 for a
reminder of the reading strategies you should employ when
reading a short story. Remember to use a dictionary to look up
the definitions of any unfamiliar words in the short story and
the assignment questions. ASSIGNMENT 02: Short stories ‘Man
lands on the moon’ by Sindiwe Magona Due date: 23 June 2025
2 Ensure that each answer adheres to the following guidelines:
Your answers should: • be written as a paragraph of between
ten and fifteen lines • begin with a topic sentence that reflects
the main topic of the paragraph • discuss the topic by quoting
evidence from the short story (these quotations should be
, incorporated into grammatically complete and coherent
sentences) • explain how each of your quotations supports your
argument • employ correct referencing techniques and make
use of appropriate academic conventions • end with a sentence
which summarises and reflects on the significance of what you
have argued Refer to Tutorial Letter 501 for a reminder of topic
sentences, paragraphing, argumentation, and incorporation of
quotations. Pay careful attention to the following instructions: •
Write a paragraph in response to each of the following
questions. • Where you have been asked to provide quotations
and you do not, marks will be deducted for this omission. • All
quotations should be referenced correctly. One mark will be
deducted for failure to comply. 1. ‘Man lands on the moon’
sometimes uses first-person narration. How does first-person
narration contribute to the story’s meaning? In your discussion,
quote at least two instances where first-person narration has
been used to support your argument. (7) 2. The central conflict
in the story stems from the contrasting beliefs held by Makhulu
and her mother. Discuss this conflict and explain how it is
resolved. Quote three instances from the text to support your
discussion. (7) 3. Discuss how the setting of ‘Man lands on the
moon’ impacts the events in the story. You will need to identify
the setting first, before explaining how it influences events in
the story. Remember to quote from the text to support your
answer. (7) 3 4. Explain the significance of the title in relation to
2025 - DUE 23 June 2025; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Which three characteristics that can be used to distinguish a
short story from a novel are the most helpful to you? Discuss
these in a short paragraph, exploring what they are and how
they are useful to you. 2. After studying Unit 3 how are you able
to differentiate between first-, second- and third-person
narration? 3. In your opinion, which three plot elements drive
short stories? Justify your choice in a brief discussion. Section A
Total: 15 marks Section B: Man lands on the moon’ by Sindiwe
Magona To answer this question, read ‘Man lands on the moon’
by Sindiwe Magona (available as an e-reserve on the Library
website). Work through Unit 3 in Tutorial Letter 501 for a
reminder of the reading strategies you should employ when
reading a short story. Remember to use a dictionary to look up
the definitions of any unfamiliar words in the short story and
the assignment questions. ASSIGNMENT 02: Short stories ‘Man
lands on the moon’ by Sindiwe Magona Due date: 23 June 2025
2 Ensure that each answer adheres to the following guidelines:
Your answers should: • be written as a paragraph of between
ten and fifteen lines • begin with a topic sentence that reflects
the main topic of the paragraph • discuss the topic by quoting
evidence from the short story (these quotations should be
, incorporated into grammatically complete and coherent
sentences) • explain how each of your quotations supports your
argument • employ correct referencing techniques and make
use of appropriate academic conventions • end with a sentence
which summarises and reflects on the significance of what you
have argued Refer to Tutorial Letter 501 for a reminder of topic
sentences, paragraphing, argumentation, and incorporation of
quotations. Pay careful attention to the following instructions: •
Write a paragraph in response to each of the following
questions. • Where you have been asked to provide quotations
and you do not, marks will be deducted for this omission. • All
quotations should be referenced correctly. One mark will be
deducted for failure to comply. 1. ‘Man lands on the moon’
sometimes uses first-person narration. How does first-person
narration contribute to the story’s meaning? In your discussion,
quote at least two instances where first-person narration has
been used to support your argument. (7) 2. The central conflict
in the story stems from the contrasting beliefs held by Makhulu
and her mother. Discuss this conflict and explain how it is
resolved. Quote three instances from the text to support your
discussion. (7) 3. Discuss how the setting of ‘Man lands on the
moon’ impacts the events in the story. You will need to identify
the setting first, before explaining how it influences events in
the story. Remember to quote from the text to support your
answer. (7) 3 4. Explain the significance of the title in relation to
