English HL P2 memo

May-June 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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2.1The speaker delight in the stark beauty of the tree branches devoid of their leaves. The reference to Winter as a paragon of art reflects his view that winter is the epitome of beauty. He sees Winter as stripping away the

2.2The word, brim implies that the harvest has been bountiful and the storage conta iners are full to over flowing./It emphasises the fertility of the previous season and the

2.3The image is description of the actual pine needles as well as the sharp, narrow shafts of ligh t that filter through the trees. It emphasises the sharpness of the light. It is appropriate because it creates an

2.4Agree. Campbell s poem demonstrates that the continuity of life on earth is dependent on the cyclical nature of the seasons. In order for the new cycle to begin, Winter has to prepare the way by removing everything that would

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4.1The police wish to create the impression that the prisoners deaths a re self inflicted or accidental./T hey are responsible for their own deaths he police are presented as innocent.

4.2is impersonal, suggesting that the detainees are not considered important enough to have their identities/indiv iduality recognised. It might also indicate that the police did not want to acknowledge by name those who

4.3The speaker s tone is sarcastic/scornful/ironic/sardonic. It emphasises his cynical awareness of and contempt for the lies spewed by the murderous apartheid police. Credit candidates who might refer to the tone as impersonal/emotionless.

4.4Agree. The poem demonstrates the obvious absurdity of the reasons given by the police for people s dying in detention. The increasingly ridiculous statements highlight

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7.2Napoleon s accusation that Snowball is an evil traitor is inaccurate. He lies about Snowball s being corrupt and a deserter. The reality is that Snowball has the best interests of the animals at heart. He has worked hard to make

7.4Napoleon s threats and dictatorial behaviour ha created an atmosphere of fear on the farm . He encourages the animals to be suspici ous and doubtful of other. This assists

7.8The novel is successful in its criticism because Orwell expose the dangers of a totalitarian regime. He d oes this by describing the abuse of power by a tyrann ical

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11.3Gatsby sees nothing wrong with making a shady business proposition as payment for a favour. In his world of lax moral codes, this is the norm. However, Nick, who comes from a background which espouses solid,

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13.2In this extract, we are aware of Iago s jealousy. His grievance is directed at Cassio for being Othello s man of choice and at Othello for not giving him the position that he believes is his due. Iago

13.6Othello feels as if he is being tortured and is in immense agony at the thought that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him. The image vividly expresses the intensity of his anguish. Although the pain is emotional

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15.7Rebecca is a highly respected member of Salem village. She is wise, benevolent and virtuous. She is a r ole model and stands for what is right. Danforth is determined to find incontrovertible proof of her guilt before her

15.8Yes. Proctor is being asked to betray his conscience. His being able to see through the unrighteousness of the people around him adds to his intense hatred, anger and frustration. He does not want the legacy of his good name

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentGrammar ExerciseLiterature AnalysisCreative WritingOral/Debate

Topics Identified

Language in ContextLiteratureEssay WritingGrammarCreative WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total80 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 225 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2017

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages24

Downloads6

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