English HL P2 memo

May-June 2024 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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2.1The word green is repeated to emphasise the intensity of the colour of the tree. The vitality of nature is evident. This implies that nature is abundant, vibrant and

2.2The reference to a golden sunbeam creates a mood of happiness/joyfulness/c heerfulness. The warmth and light associated with the sun is both comforting and uplifting. A state of well

2.3.2Personification Every part of the earth is adorned/decorated with beauty. The beauty is all encompassing and surrounds/covers everything. Being surrounded by this beauty is uplifting and awe inspiring.

2.4In these lines the speaker refers to the loss of a loved one. She is consumed by her grief and she is not able to appreciate or take comfort in the beauty of nature. The repetition of the word never emphasises the finality

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3.1There is an atmosphere of serenity/peace/relaxation/tranquillity (1

3.2The exclamation mark compels the speaker s companion/the reader to focus on her surroundings. He is instructing her to pay attention to the magnificence of God

3.3The sun appears huge on the horizon as it sets. The colours of sunset spread out across the vast ocean. The sun is a reminder of God omnipotence/presence in the world. [Award 2 marks for two distinct points.]

3.4The noise of crashing waves is compared to the sound of thunder. This emphasis es the loudness and power of the waves. Both waves and thunder are evidence of God s miraculous creation. Award 2 marks for a

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4.1There is a mood of militancy, anger and rebellion. The act of raising one s fist is a n act of defiance and resistance towards the oppressor. There is subservience.

4.2The phrase is repeated to reinforce the innocence of the child and highlight the tragedy of his death. The child represents the new generation which is not as easily subdued and which will rise up against the regime. The child

4.3.1Metaphor

4.3.2The child is compared to the shadow of soldiers suggesting that the child will plague the soldiers conscience. Even though the soldiers do not acknowledge their wrong doings, their sins still follow them. The

4.4The speaker s reference to a pass is a reminder of the oppression experienced by black South Africans and the

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5.1By referring to the boy voice as pale , the speaker is implying that his voice

5.2The ellipsis is used to in dicate that the speaker walks away quickly and was not interest ed in listening to the boy. He i s unable to complete his sentence as

5.3.1Personification

5.3.2By personifying the cash till as being fed money by the speaker, her

5.4The roses are described as having a lovely smell but they are inedible ; they cannot be eaten and the boy remains hungry. The speaker sees having roses

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7.1Lord Henry has just met Dorian at Basil s studio while Dorian was having his portrait painted. Lord Henry s interest in Dorian has led him to visit his uncle to find out more about Dorian

7.2Victorian society is obsessed with youth and beauty which are equate with innocence and purity. They also consider the upper class to be superior. Dorian is considered perfect as he is young, beautiful and wealthy.

7.3The reader might feel sympathy toward Dorian when learning that his grandfather played a role in his father s death and his mother died shortly after his birth. As a result, Dorian was raised by his grandfather in a cold and loveless

7.4Lord Henry views people as objects that are at his disposal to experiment on in order to observe human nature. He is enthralled at the idea of exerting his influence and seeing how far he can push another person

7.5In search of a new sensation, Dorian decides to venture into the poorer areas of London. He attends an amateur theatre production of Romeo and Juliet in which Sibyl is performing. He is transfixed by her acting ability and returns on

7.6Lord Henry s repulsion and disgust of the lower class is indicative of the class structure of the time. He condescendingly views them as hav ing no manners or culture and is horrified at the thought that he could have anything in common

7.7Initially Basil is opposed to the engagement because of owever, he later encourages Dorian s upcoming marriage. He sees Sibyl as having the potential to influence Dorian positively and deter him from embracing a hedonistic lifestyle. He has Dorian

7.8Sibyl is able to get the audience to respond to her performance just as a violinist is able to control her instrument. This alludes to the influence that a person is able to exert on another. Lord Henry considers Dorian

7.9Sibyl s artistry transports Dorian to other worlds. He admires her ability to transform herself into a range of characters and speaks about them as if they were real. Dorian is uninterested in who Sibyl really is

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9.1Those who come into contact with Pi while he is in hospital in Mexico have heard about hi s survival story and are curious to hear more. They feel empathy for a boy who has withstoo d the extreme conditions that he endured for so long.

9.2After experiencing the horrific ordeal of losing his family and being stranded at sea for 227 days, Pi understands the very nature of suffering. He acknowledges that any pain he has experienced since then has been awful and a reminder of

9.3Having survived insurmountable odds, Pi displays a scornful/disrespectful attitude toward death. There are many occasions at sea when Pi might have died but he is able to stay alive, mainly through his

9.4Pi t hinks fondly of Richard Parker knowing that he owes him his life. However, his feelings toward Richard Parker are contradictory. Richard Parker is associated with the worst time of Pi

9.5When Pi discovers that the algae island is not a safe haven, and he decides to leave, he kills and skins as many meerkats as possible to stock up on supplies to sustain him and Richard Parker while adrift at sea. By the time they land on

9.6Pi s tone is sarcastic/mocking/scornful. He is contemptuous of frustrated at their inability to think beyond the obvious. His observations are intended to highlight the narrow

9.7Pi encounters the blind Frenchman on another lifeboat when he has almost given up hope. This encounter initially uplifts Pi. Their conversation focuses on food which is a reminder of Pi s starvation. He invites the blind Frenchman onto

9.8Earlier in the interview, Pi repeatedly complains about being hungry and the officials keep giving him cookies. He does not eat these cookies but stores them under his bed sheet. It is unexpected when he generously offers the cookies

9.9Pi finds it easy to believe in something outside one narrow, limited experience The Ja panese officials, on the other hand,

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11.3Hamlet decides to put an antic disposition on to find out more about his father murder and to

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13.2Iago uses Roderigo s apparent love for Desdemona in his plan to bring about Othello s and Cassio s downfall. He

13.6Iago has persuaded Emilia to steal the handkerchief and has planted it in Cassio s lodgings to create the impression that it was gifted to him by Desdemona. [Award 2 marks for

13.8Desdemona might kneel on the bed/floor, her hand clasped in prayer, or she might clutch Othello in desperation as she pleads her innocence and begs for him to spare her life. Her tone might be imploring/pleading/adamant as she

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15.2Betty does not want to be punished, either by her father or by Abigail. As Abigail s cousin, she is aware that Abigail is capable of vindictiveness. She feels vulnerable and wants the kind of protection

15.3Ann Putnam s jealousy and insecurity leads her to accuse Rebecca Nurse of being responsible for the death of her babies. Thomas Putnam encourages his daughter to accuse landowners in the village of being witches as a way of

15.7YES Parris is distressed about Rebecca s refusal to confess; her execution will cause an outcry amongst the villagers and he is concerned that this will turn them against the court and him. This reflects his

15.8Danforth feels that pardoning those awaiting execution would be unfair considering that many have already been hanged. He is uncompromising and his rigid refusal to listen to any counter arguments is indicative of the injustice

15.9When Reverend Hale arrives in Salem, he displays a steadfast belief that he knows everything about witchcraft . He is convinced by the

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentGrammar ExerciseLiterature AnalysisCreative WritingOral/Debate

Topics Identified

ComprehensionLanguage in ContextLiteratureEssay WritingGrammarCreative WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total80 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 200 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2024

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages26

Downloads9

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