Dramatic Arts Paper 1 (English)

November 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dramatic Arts

Past Paper 2021 Grade 12 English

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2.1Summarise the plot of Woza Albert! in a paragraph, to remind your classmates what the play is about. (4\

2.2State why this scene in SOURCE B might have a po werful impact on the audience. (4\

2.3Suggest to what extent SOURCE B reflects the consequences of the partheid system. (4\

2.4Explain to your classmates how Mbongeni might use his vocal or physical skills to transform (cha nge\o the characte r of Auntie Dudu. (4\

2.5Motivate how Poor Theatre elements might help the actor to create the character of Auntie Dudu. (4\

2.6Discuss why it is important for your classmates to have a meaningful debate about the issues raised in the play throug h the character of Aunt ie Dudu. (6\

2.7Analyse how the physical and performance skills you have learnt in Dramatic Arts might assist you in presenting an interesting and effective lesson. (4\

2.8The final aim of your lesson to your classmates i s to reflect on the play Woza Albert! Discuss your interpretation of the characters and the themes of the play and how it influences your views of the past, present and future South Africa.

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3.1Summarise the plot of Sophiatown in a paragraph, to remind your classmat es what the play is about. (4\

3.2State why the scene in SOURCE C might have a powerful impact on the audience. (4\

3.3Suggest to what extent SOURCE C reflects the consequences of the partheid system. (4\

3.4Explain, to your classmates, how the actor portraying Mingus might use his vocal or physical skills to present the harsh reality that Charlie has to face (SOURCE C\ (4\

3.5Explain how Stanislavski's techniques ethod might help an actor create the character of Mingus in SOURCE

3.6Discuss why it is important for your classmates to have a meaningful debate about the issues that characters such as Mingus and Charlie experience. (6\

3.7Analyse how the physical and performance skills you have learnt in Dramatic Arts might assist you in presenting an interesting and effective lesson. (4\

3.8The final aim of your lesson to your classmates is to reflect on the play Sophiatown. Discuss your interpretation of the characters and the themes of the play and how it influences your views of the past, present and future South Africa.

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4.1Summarise the plot of Siener in die Suburbs in a paragraph, to remind your classmates what the play is about. (4\

4.2State why the s cene in SOURCE D might have a powerful impact on the audience. (4\

4.3Suggest how SOURCE D reflects the tragedy of Tjokkie's life. (4\

4.4Explain, to your classmates, how the actor playing Tjokkie might use his vocal or physical skills in lines 4 7 to show that he is 'seeing' (SOURCE D (4\

4.5Explain how Stanislavski's techniques ethod might help an actor create the character of Tjokkie in SOURCE

4.6Discuss why it is important for your classmates to have a meaningful debate abo ut the issues that characters such as Tjokkie experience. (6\

4.7Analyse how the physical and performance skills you have learnt in Dramatic Arts might assist you in presenting a dynamic and effective lesson. (4\

4.8The final aim of your lesson t o your classmates is to reflect on the play Siener in die Suburbs. Discuss your interpretation of the characters and the themes of the play and how it influences your views of the past, present and future South Africa.

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5.1What inspire d you to write this play? (2\

5.2Describe the relationship between the characters that appear on stage. (6\

5.3Inform the viewers why Themba, who does not appear on stage, is such an important character. (4\

5.4Motivate your choice of the play 's setting. (4\

5.5Clarify for the viewers, how specific events in South Africa's history influenced the plot of the play. (6\

5.6Explain how the lighting, sound, costume and set design could enhance (add to\e realism of the play. (8\

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6.1What inspired you to write this play? (4\

6.2Describe the relationship between the characters that appear on stage. (6\

6.3Inform the viewers why Thami's wife, who does not appear on stage, is such an important character in the play. (4\

6.4Motivate your choice of the play's setting. (4\

6.5Clarify for the viewers, how specific events in South Afr ica's history influenced the plot of the play. (4\

6.6Explain how the lighting, sound, costume and set design could enhance (add to\e realism of the play. (8\

6.7Tell the people at home why it is important for the youth in South Africa to watch this play. (10\ [40] Dramatic Arts DBE/November 2021 NSC40

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7.1What inspired you to write this play? (4\

7.2Describe the relationship between the characters that appear on stage. (6\

7.3Inform the viewers why Gabriel, who does not appear on stage, is an important character. (4\

7.4Motivate your choice of the play's setting. (4\

7.5Clarify for the viewers, how specific events in South Africa's history influenced the plot of the play. (4\

7.6Explain how the lighting, sound, costume and set design could enhance (add to\e realism o f the play. (8\

7.7Tell the people at home why it is important for the youth in South Africa to watch this play. (10\ [40] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 Dramatic Arts 10 DBE/November 202140

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8.1Motivate why it was important d uring the Covid 19 pandemic to rethink t he way we make theatre

8.2Describe how the Southeaster Festival organisers created a new way of producing theat re during the C ovid 19 pandemic (SOURCE H and I\

8.3Evaluate the advantages and d isadvantages of staging a live theatre performance in any ONE of the following venues: a drive

8.4Discuss the skills and technical requirements actors might need to perform effectiv ely in the space you have chosen in QUESTION

8.3(6\ .5 Suggest TWO other ways you could rethink the way we make theatre in the 21

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9.1Evaluate how links help create connect ions between three ramatic

Topics Identified

ActingDirectingPlaywritingTheatre History

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 16 = 256 marks

Paper information

SubjectDramatic Arts

Year2021

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages11

Downloads6

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago5y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayFriday

Exam periodNovember 2021

Days since exam1,817

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