South African Sign Language (Final) SASL HL Memo 2

May-June 2023 — Grade 12 / Matric — South African Sign Language (Final)

Memo 2023 Grade 12 English - HL

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2.1View the clip. What does the clip indicate about the signer s state of mind? Lonely Unwanted Depressed Unsupported Isolated

2.2What impressions are created by the signer s use of hyperbolic signs? To emphasis the intensity of his feelings. To gain the empathy of the viewer for the signer s state of mind.

2.3Discuss the effect of this image in the context of the poem as a whole. Love can bring change in a person s emotional state. Love brings life. Love can come in any form or shape. Love brings change of perspective.

2.4Critically discuss the effectiveness of the use of elements in nature to mirror human emotions. Rain represents emotions of sadness, depression, tears. Wind/cold represents emotions of loneliness, isolation,

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3.1View the clip. How does the poet draw attention to the senses? The poet uses exaggerated movements of the left hand to indicate the 5 senses. Eye gaze is fixed on the left hand. Right hand moves to the left to close with an

3.2View the clip. Explain the NMFs in the clip. NMF shows negative feelings. The sense is unhappy because it is unable to communicate/needs support Give one mark for each

3.3View the clip. Comment on the reason for the sign BOTH used in this clip. The poet signs/uses BOTH to indicate the sense of hearing and the sense of sight. He reinforces that the two senses collaborate with each

3.4Critically discuss how the signer being Deaf is reflected in the poem. The poet taps the senses. Tapping is an acceptable action

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4.1What impression of the WORLD does the signer create at the beginning of the poem? The WORLD is created beautifully. The WORLD is well crafted. The earth moves in its own orbit. Accept any TWO of the above or similar responses

4.2View the clip. What does the clip indicate about the relationship between the roses and animals? They have an interdependent relationship. The plants provide food for the animals and the animals provides a reproductive function for the plants.

4.3View the clip. Discuss how the use of cinematography emphasises the signer s feeling. Cinematography emphasises the intensity of

4.4Critically comment on the signer s attitude towards the destruction of nature as seen in the poem. The signer indicates clearly that she supports protecting nature. She signs graciously with positive NMFs.

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5.1What does the setting communicate about the message in the first part of the poem? The poem is set in a convent school where learners are taught by nuns. The message conveyed by the setting is that: The

5.2Discuss the opposing attitudes towards Deaf education in the poem. Attitudes of the nuns towards Deaf education. Sign Language was not acceptable by nuns. Nuns forced Deaf children to use oralism. Attitudes of Deaf children towards Deaf education.

5.3View the clip. Explain the hand shape metaphor used in this clip and how it influenced Deaf education at that time. The closed claw hand shape refers to the gradual decrease of nuns. As oralism/nuns

5.4Critically discuss how the ending of the poem compares to Deaf education in 2018 Ending of the poem: Children used Sign

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7.1Place the extract into context. Before Asa wants to message her father to tell her where she

7.2Explain why the father has rules on dating. The family wants to meet him so that they know who she is going out with

7.3Describe Kenzo behaviour when he arrives. Kenzo

7.4What would have happened if Asa followed her father rules? Asa s father would have known that Kenzo would take advantage of her. He would not have permitted her to go

7.5With reference to the above extract, discuss Mandisa negative influence on Asa. Justify your response

7.6Explain Asa escape to the bathroom.

7.7Explain Asa s emotional state in this extract.

7.8How does Asa personality contribute to her

7.9Asa father is significant person in

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9.1Place the extract into context. Before Ntsiki attends school for

9.2Explain why Ntsiki questions having an English name. Ntsiki feels that

9.3How do we know the importance of education to Albertina?

9.4Discuss how Albertina displays resistance throughout the story. Albertina displays resistance by: questioning the reason for

9.5What incidents before the extract confirms that this is her dream? She loved her siblings and helped to take care of them by washing their clothes, cleaning the house and building a fire for the food.

9.6What made Albertina fall in love with Walter? He

9.7How did Max birth inspire Albertina? Max was young and innocent and he inspired her to fight for

9.8How did Albertina actions influence Max

9.9The extract refers to Albertina as the Mother

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11.1Place the extract into context. Before End of scene two. Veronique reprimands Tarone for asking Kim about her mother. Tarone says Let s go to class

11.2Why does Veronique react to Tarone s question? Veronique is annoyed with Tarone for asking the question about the reason her mother is not helping and tries to stop him by showing some interest to avert the attention from

11.3Explain why Tarone is being insensitive when talking about his big house with the flat in the backyard? Tarone grew up in a rich family who always supported him. He never experienced poverty. He is snobbish and

11.4Discuss the impact of Kim s grandmother s illness on her life. Justify your answer by considering the whole drama. Kim had to sacrifice two weeks of class attendance to look after her sick grandmother which leads to her

11.5Discuss how Kim s changing appearance links to the plot. At the beginning of the drama, Kim has a neat appearance. Her hair is clean and her clothes are clean. This is effective in indicating that she is feeling

11.6Account for Kim s attitudes in this extract. Kim is frustrated she cannot see how counselling can help COUNSELLING PERSON NEED

11.7Explain Amy s intentions in this extract. Amy s intentions are: To break through the communication barrier by recognizing that Kim needs an interpreter. Amy is adamant to share information with Kim about

11.8Explain how the conversation in this extract later assisted Kim to overcome her situation? Through the advice of Amy in the extract: Kim approaches the social worker at the university who offers services to students who are in emotional

11.9Critically evaluate the author implied motives in creating this drama. The author s motives in creating this drama are: To convey the importance of showing compassion

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Topics Identified

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Mark Allocation

Total80 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 30 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 80 + 10 + 25 + 25 = 395 marks

Paper information

SubjectSouth African Sign Language (Final)

Year2023

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages29

Downloads2

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