Dramatic Arts Paper 1 (English)

November 2011 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dramatic Arts

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3.1SOURCE A is a photograph fr Boesman and Lena

3.1.1Explain how suit able the physical setting, costumes and props Boesman and Lena

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3.2In SOURCE B Lena says t hat she would like to be called Mary (line 9\ Explain how this highlights Lena's

3.3In line 8 Lena asks Boesman 'W ho are you?'. This causes the ' to die on Boesman's lips ' (line 10\ Explain how you would di rect this moment on

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4.1'The hand that strikes the mother is cu rsed throughout the land!' (Line 12\

4.1.1State TWO consequences of uNos ilimela having struck her mother.(2\

4.1.2What is the symbolism of uNam khubulwana (the Earth Mother\

4.2How should the actor playing uNam khubulwana (the Earth Mother\ l godlike character on the stage? NSC during uNamkhubulwana's arrival and spee their reactions suit the role/function of the two characters.

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4.4Compare the function of the iDlozi with that of the chorus in Greek Theatre. In

4.5Credo Mutwa wrote this pl ay in the early 1970s. Discu ss whether this play still NSC

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5.1Describe the usefulness of the boxes (line 1\ (3\

5.2Explain how you would direct two acto rs to create and sustain the helicopter image physically and vocally in the extract. NSC binoculars) in the performance? (2)2

5.5Motivate your answer. (4)4

5.6Discuss how the preparat ion and performance of Theatre. (10) [30]30

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5.3Why was it necessary for the acto rs to use mime (the radio and the

5.4Discuss why the creators of Woza Albert! use comedy in this extract when the Should words such as 'kaffir' (line 21\ still be used in plays, even post-1994? Woza Albert! showed that the creators were strongly influenced by

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6.1For whom is the love le tter (line 3\ (1\

6.2Give TWO reasons why Mingus asked Ja tter for him? (2\

6.3Why is the statement 'Fahfee here is the man with an ear for numbers' (line 12\ description of Mr Fahfee? In your answer, refer to Mr Fahfee's function in the play. You ma y use the extract and other examples

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6.6Discuss the different attitudes Jakes and Mingus have to love and

6.7Mingus believes he is 'an honest gangste r' (line 21\ the play and Sophiatown the place. NSC 11

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7.1Discuss how the words 'I was very happy for him but I was also sad and relationship between Sipho and Themba.

7.2Describe how you would physically and vocally creat e the character of Sipho

7.3Explain how the set and scenery of allows for Sipho to

7.4Why does Thando's action of grabbing th e bottle from her father (line 18\

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7.6We celebrate the heroes of the struggle but we don't celebrate the ordinary [Nadine Gordimer] Discuss the truth of the above statem ent by considering Sipho's painful NSC 12

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8.1Thami and Johan's search for diamonds is central to the play. What do they NSC 13 ou ' (line 1), '

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8.2Explain how the use of co lloquial (slang\ malmokkie gamadoelas

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8.4Why do Johan and Thami give diffe rent reasons for Thami staying

8.5Describe the different pace and tones used by Johan and Thami in

8.6The argument at its core Discuss the validity (truth\ ement with reference to the attitudes and

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9.3and vocal performance of his character. (8)8

9.4Describe a costume that would suit Jakes' role in the play. Justify your choice. (4)4

9.5Read the following extr act from the play: net bloed aan ... Siener in die Suburbs

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9.2Jakes says to Giel: 'Jy wil 'n dingetjie weet. Raait. Ek wil 'n dingetjie weet. You are the director of Siener in die Suburbs. Explain how you would help the actor, who plays the part of Jakes, understand what motivates the physical

9.5.1From which part of is this quotation taken? (1\

9.5.3Discuss how the climax of the play turns Ma into a tragic figure. In your answer, refer to both the clim ax and the action at the end of

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10.1Missing.

10.1.2Gertie Miem

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10.4ng set on the last night in August.

10.5The liberation of Meisie lies in the exterior space of Missing space and the exterior space as it is used in the play. (10) [30]30

10.1.1(2 x 4\ When Constable sniffs Meisie's scent, he does so as if smelling a flower

10.3Describe how you woul d go about creating the c haracter of Constable to the audience that he is blind. Discuss the significance of the play bei (2\ [Cornelia du Preez] Discuss the validity (truth\s quote.

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11.1What is the function of the characte r Brihannala in the scene on the previous

11.2The stage directions do not indicate how this scene should be performed.

11.2.1Would you present this scene as a comedy or as a serious

11.2.2Justify your choice of co medy or serious performance in

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11.3How would you direct the actor play ing Sananu to perform this scene vocally using variety in tone and pace to conv ey to the audience his changing

11.4Sananu and Ganga are alone on the stage. Explain how their stage placements/positions w discussion to allow the audience to understand their different ideas

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12.3SOURCE C er their three years of development.' (10)10

12.1Discuss whether the phot ograph of performers/dancers in SOURCE A is

12.2SOURCE B describes the wheelbarrow as a 'labourer's tool', 'psychological burden', 'implement of torture', 'snail' s shelter', 'bath' and 'minute (small\

12.2.1What do you think the wheelb arrow is used as in SOURCE A?

12.2.2Describe the feeling convey ed to the audience and the impact on the audience when they see the wheelbarrow on the shoulders of

12.2.3Explain ONE other way in wh ich a wheelbarrow could be used by

12.2.4Describe how you would inco rporate an unusual item (like the wheelbarrow\vely as part of a group physical theatre/movement performance. In your answer, make clear what unusual item you have chosen to us

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13.1LIVE PERFORMANCE (CHOICE QUESTION) and each must give something.

13.2MTV and how these contrast with more traditional film-making techniques.

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Topics Identified

ActingPlaywriting

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 15 + 30 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 390 marks

Per-question sum272 marks

Paper information

SubjectDramatic Arts

Year2011

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages19

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago15y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodNovember 2011

Days since exam5,466

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