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1.2 Describe the image that is created of the child in the words ‘a frailty of shoulders and a squeal of infancy’ (line 5). Refer to specific examples of diction in your response. (2)

ISIQEPHU C: UMBHALO OMFISHANE ODLULISA UMYALEZO UMBUZO 3 Phendula umbuzo owodwa. Bhala i-eseyi engamagama angu-60 kuya ku-80. Ubhale isihloko esiveza ukuba ukhethe muphi umbuzo. Khetha isihloko esisodwa kulezi. 3.1 IMIYALELO Umngani wakho ucele ukukuvakashela ngempelasonto, kodwa akayazi indlela yokufika kuwena esuka edolobeni. Mubhalele inkombandlela yokufika kuwena.  NOMA (20) 3.2 IDAYARI kwenzeke into ebaluleke kakhulu empilweni yakho. Bhalela idayari yakho ngalolusuku ongasoze walukhohlwa. NOMA (20) 3.3  I-IMEYILI Ube nethuba lokuhlangana nomuntu omthonzile kakhulu. Muthumele i-imeyili lapho umchazela kungani umthonzile nokuthi uyishintsha kanjani impilo yakho.  (20)   ISAMBA ISIQEPHU C: (20)

ISIQEPHU A: I-ESEYI   UMBUZO 1   Phendula umbuzo owodwa.   Bhala i-eseyi engamagama angu-190 kuya ku-240.   Ubhale isihloko esiveza ukuba ukhethe muphi umbuzo.   Khetha isihloko esisodwa kulezi.   1.1 Inhliziyo yami yoma nkwe mhla… NOMA (50) 1.2 Kuyisihluku ukusebenzisa izilwane ukwenza ucwaningo. NOMA (50) 1.3 Kungabe unosoziwayo banamuthelela muni emphakakthi? NOMA (50) 1.4 Ungenzani usunolwazi lokuthi uzofa ekupheleni konyaka? NOMA (50) Right click on the button below to open the images for questions  1.5,  1.6 and 1.7 on a new page. (50) ISAMBA ISIQEPHU A: 50

1.3 In line 14 the poet asks, ‘Were my knots safe?’ Explain both the literal and figurative meanings of these words.  (2)

This test consists of TWO questions: Question 1 – Seen Poetry (15) Question 2 – Unseen Poetry (10) Answer all questions in the spaces provided. Take the mark allocation into account when composing your response and answer using standard formal English.

1.2 Describe the image that is created of the child in the words ‘a frailty of shoulders and a squeal of infancy’ (line 5). Refer to specific examples of diction in your response. (2)

1.5 Write down one word to describe the pace of the final stanza (lines 19 – 21).   (1)  

  SECTION A: CREATIVE WRITING   QUESTION 1: ESSAY   Write an essay of between 200 and 250 words in length on ONE of the following topics. Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen, for example 1.2 Social media is the new drug. Discuss. Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.5.1 OR 1.5.2 Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.           1.1 “I’m not strange, weird, off, nor crazy, my reality is just different from yours.” – Lewis Carrol. (50)   1.2 Social media is the new drug. Discuss. (50)   1.3 …and that is why I call it home. (50)   1.4 I thought all was lost and then she smiled at me. (50)   1.5 Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number (1.5.1 OR 1.5.2) and give your essay a suitable title. NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen. RIGHT-CLICK ON THE BLUE BUTTON TO REVEAL THE PICTURE     1.5.1 (50)   1.5.2 (50)

  SECTION C: SHORT TRANSACTIONAL WRITING   QUESTION 3:   Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text. The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length. Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, for example 3.1 DIARY ENTRIES. Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.   3.1 DIARY ENTRIES You have been invited to audition for The Bright Sessions podcast. Write TWO diary entries about your experience. One before your audition, and one after the big day. (20)   3.2 DIRECTIONS You have invited your friend to attend a national sporting match. Provide directions from their house to the stadium in which the match will take place. (20)   3.3 INSTRUCTIONS You have been asked to do a short presentation for a Life Orientation class on how to study effectively. Write a list of 6 tips on how to set up your workspace for studying. (20)

    QUESTION 2 TOTAL: [30]