South African Sign Language (Final) SASL HL Memo 2

November 2025 — Grade 12 / Matric — South African Sign Language (Final)

Memo 2025 Grade 12 English

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2.1Identify and explain the mood depicted in the clip The children are unhappy when going to school The children are confused

2.2Identify the educational context of the poem. The children were taught in Afrikaans and could not understand the language used for learning. The education system

2.3Discuss how the theme of courage is conveyed in the poem. The children unite in strength and protest against an unfair education system. The children show their bravery by rejecting the language of oppression in protest.

2.4The poem is structured into three stanzas. Critically eval uate the structure of the poem in relation to pace. PACE: Stanza one he pace is slow as the signs are slow

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3.1Identify and explain e mood portrayed at the end of the poem. The poet is excited

3.2Identify the attitudes of the hearing people shown in the poem. The attitudes of the hearing people were: isregard

3.3Discuss how the theme of access to communication is conveyed in the poem. The theme of access to communication is when the poet moves through history whilst looking back through and

3.4Comment on the metaphorical use of pace in the clip Pace is metaphorically used in the poem indicating following

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4.1Identify and explain the mood illustrated by the fourth sense in the poem The fourth sense is

4.2Identify any TWO features used by the poet to depict Deaf culture in the poem The poet taps

4.3Discuss the effective use of repetition in the first 3 senses The effective use of repetition in the poem: The poet uses repetition to seek attention or wake up of

4.4Analyse the creative use of the neologism at the end of the poem Neologism is the new sign created by the signer to manipulate the poem: The modifying 5 handshape is a neologism to show how that Deaf people have 5 senses but he uses them

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5.1Identify and explain the mood at the end of the poem. The poet feels blinded and sweat as the spotlight is on him as the only Deaf person.

5.2Explain the ironic choice of the poet s occupation. The ironic choice of the poet s occupation is: The poet cannot sell his products because he has communication difficulties. The poet does not have friendly personality by making

5.4Critically explain the use of the metap hor of a spotlight on the Deaf person The metaphor of a spotlight is comparing the intensity of single light on him being the only Deaf person in the crowd. e spotlight gives a sense

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7.1Identify TWO aspects of Mandisa character that are revealed in this extract Mandisa disrespectful and forces Asa to put on more lipstick. Mandisa is

7.3Why does Mandisa involve Asa in her plans Mandisa plans to invite Kenzo by distract ing Asa from realising that she wants to spend time with her boyfriend.

7.4Provide THREE possible outcomes if Mandisa does not involve Asa when going out. If Mandisa does not involve Asa when going out, the following could happen: Mandisa s parents will not allow her to go out with Sim.

7.5Asa does not stand up for herself in the extract. Discuss. Asa does not stand up for herself because: She younger than Mandisa and she respects her. She

7.6Provide the essential background on what happened just before the extract. Kenzo harasses Asa in a sexually offensive way by trying to touch her chest and hip area while at the movies. Asa

7.7Account for Asa expectations of her parent questions about her whereabouts in the extract. Asa expected that her parents would question/ interrogate her about her whereabouts. She expects her father to shout at her because she did

7.9Discuss the effectiveness of Asa s self reflection in relation to the theme of sexual harassment. After the incident with Kenzo s sexual harassing by touching

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9.1What is Ma Monikazi prediction of her daughter character in this extract? Ma Monikazi s predicts that her daughter

9.4With reference to the whole story, explain how Nontsikelelo goes on to fulfil her mother s predictions. Nontsikelelo displays a strong spirit at a young age by

9.5Provide THREE possible outcomes if Nontsikelelo did not have a strong personality. Nontsikelelo would have accepted her English name without questioning the authority. Nontsikelelo would not be chosen as a Head Girl.

9.6Explain how the climatic event led to Walter being arrested in this extract Walter was a freedom fighter. He was against apartheid and he had secret information therefore the police banged on the door

9.7Account for Walter environment when he was incarcerated. Walter was detained in jail/Robben Island for 26 years which

9.9With the reference to the whole story, d iscuss the theme of education Albertina attends to Mariaze l College to complete her high school education because she wants to uplift her family and positive example to her community.

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11.1How does the lecturer show her support for Kim? The lecturer is supportive by worrying about Kim s poor performances in her studies. The lecturer is caring

11.4With reference to the extract explain what led to this meeting The meeting takes place because: Kim is often absent from

11.5Provide TH REE possible outcomes if Kim shares her challenges with the lecturer. Kim would have received support from the lecturer at an

11.6What personal experiences did Amy share with Kim in this extract? Amy s brother was involved in a car accident and was seriously injured.

11.7How did Kim react to Amy s advice in this extract? Kim acknowledges Amy s advices by nodding her head positively. Kim listens attentively to Amy s advices without interruptions. Kim accepts Amy

11.10With reference to the whole drama, c ritically discuss three ironic events Irony occurs when: Tarone and Veronique who are also Deaf o not sympathise with

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Total80 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 30 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 80 + 10 + 25 + 25 = 420 marks

Paper information

SubjectSouth African Sign Language (Final)

Year2025

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages32

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago1y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2025

Days since exam355

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