English HL P2

November 2024 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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2.2.1Identify the mood in these lines. (1\

2.2.2Explain how this mood is created. (2\ English Home Language/P2 DBE/November 2024 NSC Confidential Copyright reserved Please turn over

3.1Explain why the speaker refers to his ancestor as lionheaded (line 4 (2\

3.2What does the word, silence (line 3 \reveal about the speaker s attitude toward

3.3Refer to line 13: And who sacrifice their lives like the poor man his last garment

3.3.1Identify the figure of speech in this line. (1\

3.3.2Comment on the effectiveness of this image. (2\

3.4Refer to line 2 Critically discuss how this line conveys the central message of the poem. (3\ [10] English Home Language/P210

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4.1Explain the use of the phrase: lack, green and gold (line 1\n the context of the poem.

4.2What does the word, pageantry (line 1\nvey about the funeral? (2\

4.3Refer to line 9: Arise! The brassy shout of Freedom stirs our earth

4.3.1Identify the figure of speech in this line. (1\

4.3.2Comment on the effectiveness of this image. (2\

4.4Refer to line 12: Better that we should die, than that we should lie down. Critically discuss how this line conveys the central message of the poem. (3\ [10] AND10

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5.1Refer to lines 1 4: Blood lily glows. What does this description reveal about the aloes?

5.2Refer to lines 9 14: Above, the blue still mountain scene. What is suggested about the atmosphere in these lines

5.3.1Identify the tone of these lines. (1\

5.3.2Comment on the effectiveness of the tone. (2\ 5. Refer to lines 17

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7.1Place the above extract in context. (2 7. Explain why Dorian would refer to his love for Sibyl as

7.3Refer to lines 12 14: Explain what these lines reveal about Dorian s state of mind at this point in the novel. (2\

7.4Refer to line s 3 6: His unreal and Discuss the extent to which Dorian is able to sustain his decision to use the

7.5Refer to line 18 There is a

7.6Refer to line 18: The people are still discussing poor Basil s disappearance. Account for Basil

7.7Refer to lines 4 I loved her Discuss the irony in these lines. (2

7.8Refer to lines 15 16: I want to be better. I am going t o be better. Discuss

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9.1Place the extract in context. (2\ 9. Refer to line s 6

9.4Refer to line 1: He looked small and helpless. Discuss the irony of describ ing Richard Parker in this manner.

9.7What has led to Pi s having to tell the story of his mother s murder? (2\ 9. Explain how the prevailing mood is conveyed in this extract.

9.9Refer to lines 7 8: bench. I ate. Comment on the significance of the French cook s actions in these lines.

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11.2hy do Claudius and Polonius enter from behind the arras (line 13\

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13.1Refer to line 11: Honey, you shall be well desired in Cyprus Account for Desdemona s presence in Cyprus. (2\

13.2What is the effect of Iago s repeated references to Othello as the Moor (2\

13.3Refer to line 25: ll have our Michael Cassio on the hip Discuss Iago

13.9Refer to lines 31 34: If you were the director of a production of Othello , how would you instruct the actor to deliver these lines? Pay specific attention to body language and tone. Motivate your instructions.

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15.2Explain why Mrs Putnam asks the question My baby

15.3Refer to line 2: m a good girl! I m a proper girl!

15.4Using this extract as a starting point, comment on the attitude the villagers of Salem have towards Tituba. (3\

15.5Refer to lines Discuss how Parris

15.6Refer to line 1: I cannot give you no name, sir, I cannot. Account for Giles s refusal to provide the court with a name.

15.7Refer to lines 4 6: Your Honour Discuss what these lines convey about Parris and Proctor s relationship. (2\

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentLiterature AnalysisOral/Debate

Topics Identified

Language in ContextLiteratureEssay WritingGrammarOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total80 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 300 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2024

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages29

Downloads420

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago2y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2024

Days since exam721

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