IsiXhosa HL P2

November 2017 โ€” Grade 12 / Matric โ€” IsiXhosa

Past Paper 2017 Grade 12 IsiXhosa - HL IsiXhosa Hub โ†’
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2.1Refer to lines 1 2: gone away /Gone far away How do these words set the initial mood of the poem? (2\
2.2Explain what the use of the ph rase the silent land (line 2\ conveys about the speaker s state of mind. Refer to line 4:
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3.1Refer to line 1: en in the sun the hot red acres smoulder How does this line set the initial mood of the poem? (2\
3.2Explain what the word, flings (line 3\ suggests about the girl s state of mind. (2\
3.3Refer to line 11: Through his frail nerves her own deep languors ripple Discuss the significance of this description in the context of the poem.
3.4The concluding stanza offers vision of the future. o you agree with this statement? Justify your respon se by referring to imagery and/ or di ction.
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4.1Refer to lines 1 3: In the gre yness/and drizzle of one despondent/dawn How do these lines contribute to the mood of the first section? (2\
4.2What do the words, cold/ telescopic eyes ines 20 suggest about the nature of the vultures?
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4.4The concluding lines Praise bounteous providence perpetuity of evil lines 41 51\ offers options for human behaviour. o you agree with this statement? Justify your response by referring to
5.1What impression does the word, basked (line 2\ create about the couple? (2\
5.2Refer to stanza 2. Discuss the speaker atti tude toward nature (2\
5.3Refer to line 3: While waves of traffic lapped the park s green shore Comment on the effectiveness of this image in the context of the poem. (3\
5.4he mood of the final stanz enhances the central idea of the p oem. Do you agree with this statement? Jus tify your r esponse.
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7.1Place the above extract in context.
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9.2Refer to line 27: This one s a Grant s zebra, I said. Explain the significance of the zebra in the context of the novel as a wh ole.
9.4Refer to line 25: The Rolls Royce of equids line 26: What a wondrous creature Despite their widely differi ng perspectives on life, both Mr Kumars display
9.6Refer to lines 3: What exactly not carrion eaters? In your vie w, is survival linked to that of the tiger
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11.1Account for Hamlet feelings toward Ophelia at this stage of the play.
11.2Refer to lines 3 4: hat it were better/my mother had not borne me. How does this statement reflect Hamlet s state of mind? (2\
11.3Refer to line 11: At home, my l ord. Suggest a reason for Hamlet s annoyance at Ophelia s response. (2\
11.4Discuss how the play demonstrates that Ophelia is subject to patriarchal (male\ domination in her home. (3\
11.5Comment on the extent to which it would be justifiable to attribute Ophelia suicide to Hamlet. (3\ AND EXTRACT F CLAUDIUS Now must your conscienc e my acquittance seal, And you must put me in your heart for friend,
11.6Refer to line 14: Lives almost by his looks Explain how Gertrude s final act will clearly indicate her love for Hamlet.
11.7Refer to line 2: And you must put me in your heart for friend Discuss the irony in this line. (3\
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11.9Claudius is a villain without any redeeming qualities Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, critically discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. [25]25
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13.9The death of Desdemona marks the ultimate victory of evil. Using your knowledge of the play as a whole, critically comment on the validity of thi s statement. [25] 25 201725
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15.1Refer to line 5: I mean to please you, Elizabeth. Account for Pro ctor s need to please his wife. (2\
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15.5Comment o n the impact that the court trials have on the people of Salem. (3\ AND EXTRACT J PROCTOR DANFORTH PARRIS DANFORTH
15.6Refer to lines 27 28: Are you certain in your conscience Discuss how Proctor s action later in the play offer an answer to Danforth's question

Language Components

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Essay/ArgumentLiterature AnalysisOral/Debate

Topics Identified

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Language in ContextLiteratureEssay WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total80 marks
Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 250 marks

Paper information

SubjectIsiXhosa
Year2017
SessionNovember
TypePast Paper
PaperPaper 2
LanguageIsiXhosa (HL โ€” verified from PDF)
Pages27
Downloads21

Examination context

Decade2010s
Years ago9y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start daySunday
Exam periodNovember 2017
Days since exam3,277

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