Dramatic Arts Paper 1 (English)

November 2016 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dramatic Arts

Past Paper 2016 Grade 12 English

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2.1creativity needs stress, then partheid provided it in abundance for South African playwri ghts during the 1970s and 1980s (lines 1

2.1.1Name ONE South African a nti partheid heatre ovement (1\

2.1.2Identify TWO partheid laws evident in the play text, Woza Albert! (2\

2.1.3Discuss ONE aw identified in QUESTION

2.1.2and the impact its stress had on specific characters in the play text (6\

2.2This satirical story is performed by two actors in multiple roles ine 5

2.2.1Name a theatre practitioner who developed the style of performance in which actor play multiple roles. (1\

2.2.2Discuss whether two actors playing multiple roles (line 5\ theatrically effective , or not (4\

2.2.3Explain the vocal and physical skills an actor will require i n order to play multiple roles. Refer to specific examples the play text. (6\

2.2.4Woza Albert! regarde d as a satirical story (line 5 What do you understand by the term satire ive

2.3Explain how the significance of the play s title only becomes clear in the final sequence (line 7 (4\

2.4Consider lines 12 Do you agree or disagree with the reviewer's comments on the performance style, content and theatrical impact of Woza Albert! Motivate your view. (10\ [40]40

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3.1Identify the event that is being described in the interview Lines 1 (1\

3.2Describe the effect that this event might have had on the residents of Sophiatown. (2\

3.3Explain how this event is portrayed in Sophiatown the play text. (4\

3.4Suggest what motivated The Junction Avenue Theatre Company to create a play about this event. (4\

3.5The Junction Avenue Theatre Company created the play Sophiatown without a script.

3.5.1Name the theatrical process of making a play without a script. (1\

3.5.2Explain THREE steps in this play making process. (6\

3.5.3Describe THREE skills that a performer m require to be an effective part of a group that creates a play without a script. (6\

3.5.4Discuss the value of making a play without a script. (6\

3.6Evaluate the possible impact of the play Sophiatown , on partheid audiences on contemporary audiences. Refer to the following elements: Subject matter

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4.1Identify character character in SOURCE (2\

4.2Describe the relationship between these two characters. (4\

4.3Select ONE of the characters in SOURCE

4.3.1Explain how the chosen character s socio economic c ircumstances are reflected throughout

4.3.2Suggest , with reasons, how an actor m present a n authentic truthful physical portrayal of this character s emotional journe y in

4.4Evaluate the effectiveness o f the set design in SOURCE E for a produ ction of Siener in die Suburbs . Refer to the play text as a whole. (6\

4.5Mot ivate the addition of TWO other items to the set to enhance the themes of the play.

4.6PG du Plessis said that the play captures the essen ce of human nature Discuss how the 'play captures the essence of human nature' through its symbols. (10\ [40] TOTAL SECTION B:40

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5.1ou are cast as ONE of the characters in the play Refer to SOURCE F and answer the questions that follow

5.1.1Write a brief description of your character. (4\

5.1.2Discuss your preparation to portray your character realistically During rehearsals Bac kstage

5.2Name a stage type that would reflect the realistic nature of the play. (2\

5.3Describe THREE other realistic staging elements of the play. (6\

5.4Evaluate the effectiveness of using SOURCE as a poster to advertise a production of Nothing But The Truth (4\

5.5Explain how the two female characters in Nothing But The Truth reflect the tension between estern and African cultures.

5.6Discuss how SOURCE reflect the subject matter and themes of the play. (12\ [40] Urn with ashes40

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6.1You wish to direct a film version of the play, Groundswell and have decided to use SOURCE as the film location (setting\

6.1.1Write a brief synopsis of the storyline. (4\

6.1.2Considering your knowledge of the play text, m otivate the choice of location ( setting for the film (4\

6.1.3Create a actors guide to assist potential actors who audition for the role of Thami , Smith or Johan. (An actors guide is a set of acting methods or techniques

6.1.4Give TWO reasons why the play m become a successful film. (4\

6.1.5What type of music would you use as a possible sound track for the film ? Motivate the answer. (2\

6.1.6Describe visual or sound effect from any scene of the play text that m eighten the tension in the film (4\

6.1.7What are the possible challenges a film version of Groundswell ay present to a director? 11

6.2The playwright, Ian Bruce, marketed the play, Groundswell , very successfully in the USA. Discuss why this play would be successful anywhere in the world. Refer to the subject matter, characters and themes of the play text

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7.1Identify the various meanings of the title of the play (4\

7.2Explain the dramatic effect of Reza de Wet s choice of: Time Setting (8\

7.3Suggest TWO possible ways in which a set des igner may achieve a sense f the folkloric, rough fairy tale (line

7.4Discuss how the d ifferent types of wind (line \ are symbolic in the play text. (4\ 13

7.5Which character in Missing may compared to the following in a puppet show: Puppet

7.6Explain why the character

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7.7Discuss how the roles of men and women in the Calvinistic Afrikaner world of the play are expressed theatrically through the characters. (12\ [40]40

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8.1Identify the plot structure evident in SOURCE J above Choose ONE of the following and write the letter (A C\ next to the question number (8.1\. Cyclic/Circular Linear

8.2Name the plot stages labelled and in SOURCE J above (3\

8.3Analyse how any TWO of the following elements of R ealism are reflected in the

8.4Discuss FOUR features of ONE anti realist movement and its contribution to the theatre of the 20 century.

8.5Name the theatre practitioner who developed the acting approach called method acting.

8.6Explain the approach of method actor. (3\

8.7Motivation is one of the method acting techniques ( SOURCE Explain THREE method acting techniques you may use in preparation for

8.8Respond to the sta tement in SOURCE by evaluating your own experience of performance. Explain how the application o f your drama skills, the processes of creation and your final presentation

Topics Identified

ActingDirectingPlaywriting

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 = 240 marks

Paper information

SubjectDramatic Arts

Year2016

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages15

Downloads7

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago10y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodNovember 2016

Days since exam3,640

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