Dramatic Arts Paper 1 (English)

November 2014 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dramatic Arts

Past Paper 2014 Grade 12 English

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2.1Consider the title Woza Albert

2.1Why d o you think the creators of this play text use an exclamation mark in the title? (1\

2.1.2Explain the significance of the title. (2\

2.2Explain the dramatic str ucture used the play Woza Albert! (4\

2.3Refer to lines 4 11.

2.3Discu TWO theme evident in these lines. Refer to the lay ext in your answer.

2.3Discuss how an acto r might effectively transform vocally and physically from Bobbejaan to Baas Kom (Lines 4 The play

2.4.1hat is m eant by tool of communication

4.2Identify TWO different ways in which the body is used as tool of communication in the play.

2.4.3Describe TWO essential skills that an actor should use in Woza Albert! so that his body

2.6Why did the creators of this play t ext choose to have costumes available on stage throughout the performance as seen in SOURCE (3\

2.7In SOURCE B the character uses the boxes to relax on. Describe other uses of the boxes in the play text Woza Albert (4\

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3.1Why would an audience find line 4 funny? (2\

3.2Characters fulfi a variety of functi ons in a lay ext.

3.2.1Discuss why the inclusion of Charlie as a character is significant to the story of Sophiatown (4\

3.2.2Indicate what Mingus attitude is towards Princess (l ines 13 14\ and explain how this changes during the course of

3.2.3What advice would you give to a friend who wants to audition for the character of Mingus Focus on physical, emotional and vocal portrayal of the character (6\

3.2.4Discuss the dramatic function of the character of Jak es in the lay. (4\

3.3xplain what is happening in SOURCE se your knowledge of the lay ext to motivate your answer (2\

3.4Consider the different characters around the table.

3.4.1escribe the general mood portrayed in SOURCE B. Motivate your answer. (2\

3.4.2Choose TWO characters and explain how they reflect and represent e life of Sophiatown, the place. (6\

3.5Meeting at night, three times a week for six months, we at tempted in the workshop to confront each other creative ly across the apartheid divide. Malcolm Purkey Discuss how the play text Sophiatown was created. R

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4.1Identify characters (3\

4.2Explain what characters are each personally trying to achieve by pushing character in tween the bonnet and the engine. (2\

4.3Discuss how each character in SOURCE A highlights at least ONE theme in the lay ext se a different theme for each character. (6\

4.4You were asked to audition for both characters and Describe how you would physically portray their personality differences. (6\

4.5What happens to character at th e end of the play ? In your opinion, why did he decide on this course of action? (3\

4.6Identify and explain the changes in Ma tone in SOURCE (4\

4.7Describe how an actor might perform this monologue vocally through the use of pace and volume. (6\

4.8Discuss how the characters in the lay ext reflect the differen between the suburbs and the world outside the suburbs.

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5.1What is the genre (type\ of this set design? (1\

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5.3Describe the design layout (arrangement\ of the set. (4\

5.4Explain the dramatic effectiveness of the following: The bead curtains The litter outside the home The cyclorama (a cloth hung at the back of the set on which lights project stage effects, such as a sunset\

5.5Identify where in the school you would build this set and state why it would be a suitable place to stage the play. (3\

5.6Explain how the set and props could help you r audience to understand the characters and situation better. (4\

5.7Choose the lighting and sound effects that you would require. Use the play text to motivate your choices. (4\

5.8You plan to take this play on tour. Explain what staging challen ges (difficulties\ you may have and how you would solve them. (4\

5.9Discuss why this is a significant lay ext to stage in South Africa today. In your discussion include TWO themes and their impact on the community and society as a whole. (10\ 12

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6.1State why the costumes in SOURCE A look suitable (right\ for each actor. (3\

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6.3What does the dramatic relationship of the characters in the scene in SOURCE A communicate to the audience? (3\

6.4Explain to actors how the relationship between Johan, Smith and Thami could be expressed through facial expres sion, movement and gesture. You may refer to either SOURCE A or B. (6\

6.5Would you use the picture in SOURCE A on a poster advertising the play? Motivate your answer. (4\

6.6Explain how you would direct the actors in SOURCE B to use tone and volume to deliver their lines effectively (6\

6.7Write an article for your school newspaper in which you advertise the play. Discus the following: The setting of the play A brief summary of the plot The themes and issues in the play The significan ce of the title

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7.1.1efine the term Magical Realism (2\

7.1.2Identify the character in the lay ext that is best associa

7.1.3Name the physical disability that this character apparently suffer from (1\

7.1.4Explain why this character might be symbolically associated with a magician. (6\

7.2Describe h ow the following characters respond to th e arrival of the circus in town: Miem Gertie (2\ (2\

7.3he external environment of the c ircus is a comparison to the internal environment of the house. Discuss the possible reasons why Reza de Wet use

7.4The circus music serves a signif icant function in the play As a director, name and explain the use of THREE other sound effects (6\ 15

7.5In SOURCE B, M eisie relives her experie nce of the magical world at the circus.

7.5.1What does the line, ll bring drought and disease (line 2\, suggest about Miem character

7.5.2Explain how the references to the weather in this extract contribute to the atmosphere in this sce

7.5.3Describe h ow the actor who portrays Meisie could liver this monologue vocally and

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8.1Discuss your understanding of Poor Theatre (5\

8.2Explain why Poor Theatre was so popular in South Africa and successfully used in Protest and Workshop Theatre during the partheid era. You may refer to any of the play texts you have studied or performances you have

8.3The L ion King The Musical could be classified as Rich Theatre. Explain why The Lion King is an example of Rich Theatre. Refer to the images in SOURCE B in your answer. (5\

8.4You have decided to direct a Poor Theatre production of The Lion King List FIVE skills you would require from the actors who will audition for the production. (5\

8.5Discuss how you would respond to the comments above In your answer refer to the following Play texts yo

Topics Identified

ActingDirectingPlaywritingTheatre History

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 = 160 marks

Key Information

Contact Number0001123642

Paper information

SubjectDramatic Arts

Year2014

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages17

Downloads8

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago12y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2014

Days since exam4,372

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