English HL P1 memo

November 2023 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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🎯 70 marks 📄 9 pages 📝 29 items found 📚 8 topics 📖 7 language components

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1.1The writer wants to create emphasis/ curiosity/pique the reader s interest/create suspense/engage the reader. (1\

1.2The previous generation processed information through reading , whereas the current generation prefers listening to information. [Award 2 marks only if the change is evident.]

1.3The writer means reading is a utomatically /generally/ naturally (1\ regarded as being superior/intelligent/sophisticated

1.4The rhetorical question invites the reader to think about the argument./The rhetorical question prepares the reader for the counter argument (2\

1.5Listening to audiobooks is seen as lacking commitment in some quarters. Very few acknowledge that it is the ideal way of reading literature. However, people attending lectures/theatre

1.6.1 The writer uses a persuasive assertive/matter of fact /conversational

1.6.2The writer highlights the benefits of listening in that it eliminates misinterpretations, thereby leading to greater clarity. The pronoun,

1.7The writer is sentimental and uses compound adjectives ( dog eared spine cracked \ to qualify the longevity of books/newspapers. The references to

1.8YES The author asserts the belief that reading will never be entirely replaced by listening as books/print media have an authentic and purposeful quality. However, the final sentence humorously offers the reader an opportunity to differ from the writer's

1.1The g raphic images depict the exploration of a jungle by a jaguar/wild cat at the window of her car

1.1The woman s calm /engrossed demeanour reveals that listening to an audiobook enhances her journey. Her ability to focus on both the story and driving is evident. The portrayal of the woman conveys the message that Audible.com can change a

1.1In TEXT B, the woman represents the millennials, who are easily able to multi task by listening to an audiobook while driving. This supports the refere nce to the generational shift in the subheading showing a preference for listening

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3.1The flock of birds is flying in an unusual formation/ the shape of the word LEVI

3.2The term classic refers to something that is traditional, while fashion refers to

3.3The use of emotive diction simple

3.4The woman is standing casually/in a relaxed position. The comfortable fit of the jeans is emphasised by her outstretched body./She has her shirt tucked into her jeans, which foc ses on the label and the fit.

3.5Accept any sentence in which the word welcome is used as a verb. Credit any form of the verb

3.6The apostrophe indicates possession. (1\ [10] English Home Language/P1 DBE/November 202 NSC Marking Guidelines10

4.3In Frame 1, Calvin tentatively proposes his theory to Hobbes that Math is religion

4.4Hobbes is being sarcastic when he says reason for the dramatic argument becomes apparent he simply does not want

4.5ious/ ous religious (1\

4.6attorney/s olicitor legal pract itioner/barrister/advocate /prosecutor (1\ [10]10

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5.1look/appeal /flavour/outlook [Accept valid , formal synonyms in context.] (1\ 5.

5.3ashes/brackets (1\ 5. offers offer

7.2adapt adept [Spelling has to be correct. (1 5. He added

Language Components

Comprehension QuestionsSummary WritingEssay/ArgumentLiterature AnalysisCreative WritingOral/DebateVocabulary

Topics Identified

ComprehensionSummaryLanguage in ContextLiteratureEssay WritingGrammarCreative WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total70 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 10 = 30 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2023

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages9

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago3y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2023

Days since exam1,085

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