[NAME OF THE SCHOOL]

ENGLIS FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

GRADE 11

TASK 5: LITERATURE ASSIGNMENT

JUNE 2021

EXEMPLAR QUESTIONS

TIME: 1 HOUR

MARKS: 35

Compiled by Ntee Mphanya

Moderated by Timothy Osborne

This paper consists of 19 pages

Grade 11 English First Additional Language Task 5/2021

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
1. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS:
SECTION A: NOVEL (35)
SECTION B: DRAMA (35)
SECTION C: SHORT STORIES (35)
SECTION D: POETRY (35)
2. Choose ONE genre from the two that you have studied this year and
answer both questions set.
3. Each section has a question on TRANSACTIONAL TEXT AND CONTEXTUAL
QUESTIONS based on each genre.
4. You have a choice to answer ONE Transactional text in each section while
Contextual questions are compulsory.
5. Start EACH question on a NEW page.
6. All planning must be indicated as such. Draw a line through all planning.
7. Number each response as the topics/questions are numbered in the
question paper.
8. Write neatly and legibly.

SECTION A: NOVEL - ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ - Thomas Hardy

QUESTION 1: TRANSACTIONAL TEXT.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Choose ONE of the topics below and write an essay of 80-100 words.
2. Write the question number and the title on your answer sheet.
3. There must be evidence of planning, drafting and editing.
4. Plan (e.g. by using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words etc.), edit
and proof-read your work. The plan must appear BEFORE your answer.
5. Pay special attention to the number of words and write your word count at
the end of the text.
 Respond to ONE of the following topics of your choice.
 Pay careful attention to the following:
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- Audience, register, tone and style
- Choice of words and language structure
- Format
 Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of the text you have
chosen.

1.1 DIARY ENTRIES

Imagine yourself being Gabriel in a ‘ready-made clothes’ shop.
Write TWO diary entries expressing how you felt. One entry must
express
What you expected BEFORE you got into the shop and the other must [20
express your feeling AFTER you left the shop. ]
OR
1.2 ADVERTISEMENT
You are the owner of a ‘ready-made clothes’ shop and would like to host a
bazaar over the weekend. You have decided to create an advertisement for
your products to showcase what will be on sale that weekend,
Design the advertisement for this occasion.
NOTE: Marks will be awarded for written text only and not for
illustrations and drawings. [20
AND ]

QUESTION 2: CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS.

Read the following extract from the novel and answer the questions set.
The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the
expected length of your answer.

All farmers seemed to be wanting shepherds. Sheep-tending was

Gabriel’s speciality. Turning down an obscure street and entering an
obscurer lane, he went up to a smith’s shop.
‘How long would it take you to make a shepherd’s crook?’
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‘Twenty minutes.’

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‘How much?’
‘Two shillings.’
– He sat on a bench and the crook was made, a stem being given him into
the bargain.
He then went to a ready-made clothes shop, the owner of which had a large 10
rural connection. As the crook had absorbed most of Gabriel’s money, he
attempted, and carried out, an exchange of his overcoat for a shepherd’s
regulation smock-frock.
– This transaction having been completed he again hurried off to the centre
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of the town, and stood on the kerb of the pavement, as shepherd, crook in
hand.
Now that Oak had turned himself into a shepherd, it seemed that bailiffs
were most in demand. However, two or three farmers noticed him and drew
near. Dialogues followed, more or less in the subjoined form:--
‘Where do you come from?’ 20
‘Norcombe.’
‘That's a long way.’
‘Fifteen miles.’
‘Whose farm were you upon last?’
‘My own.’
2.1.1 Describe briefly what Gabriel Oak’s occupation was before and the one he
. hopes to have as it appears in this text. (2)

Quote FOUR consecutive words to prove that Gabriel will not struggle to find
2.1.2 a job. (1)

Explain why the following statement is FALSE.

2.1.3
Gabriel roams around purposelessly in dodgy places. (1)

Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write ONLY
2.1.4 the letter (A–D) next to the question number (2.1.4) in the workbook.

Gabriel’s situation has made him more …

A careless.
B irresponsible.
C mature.
D extravagant. (1)
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Refer to lines 13–14. (‘He then went … large rural connection.’)

2.1.5
(a) Why do you think Gabriel would go to a ‘ready-made clothes’ shop? (1)
(b) Explain what ‘large rural connection’ tells us about the owner of the shop. (1)

Refer to lines 15–17. (‘This transaction having … crook in hand.’)

2.1.6
(a) Explain why Gabriel is hurrying off to the centre of the town. (1)
(b) Briefly discuss the significance of the crook. (2)

Discuss the theme of law of nature as it appears in the novel. (3)

2.1.7
Do you sympathise with Gabriel in this extract?
2.1.8 Discuss your view. (3)

TOTAL FOR SECTION A: (35

)

OR
SECTION A: NOVEL - ‘Dreaming of Light’ - Jayne Bauling

QUESTION 3: TRANSACTIONAL TEXT.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Choose ONE of the topics below and write an essay of 80-100 words.
2. Write the question number and the title on your answer sheet.
3. There must be evidence of planning, drafting and editing.
4. Plan (e.g. by using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words etc.), edit
and proof-read your work. The plan must appear BEFORE your answer.
5. Pay special attention to the number of words and write your word count at
the end of the text.
 Respond to ONE of the following topics of your choice.
 Pay careful attention to the following:
- Audience, register, tone and style
- Choice of words and language structure
- Format
 Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of the text you have
chosen.

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3.1 ADVERTISEMENT
Spike Maphosa managed to escape slavery at Barbeton mines and is now a
successful artist. In an effort to draw his former miners away from the
dangerous activities, Spike has advertised several posts at his studio.
Design an advertisement for one of the positions (Senior Artist) for Spike’s
studio.
[20
NOTE: Marks will be awarded for written text only and not for
]
illustrations and drawings.

OR

3.2 DIRECTIONS
Spike, after leaving the mines, went on to open his studio in town. You friend
would like to pay him a visit. Your friend has asked you to directions on how
to get to the studio. Directions should be from the bus stop near the station
to the studio in the CBD.
You must include landmarks, distances and specific directions in your
response.
[20
NOTE: Marks will be awarded for written text only and not for
]
illustrations and drawings.
QUESTION 4: CONTEXTUAL
Read the following extract from the novel and answer the questions set.
The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the
expected length of your answer.

[Regile and Taiba are having their first conversation.]

He says, “I don’t tell lies to my people.”
“You say that now.”
Taiba doesn’t speak for a bit. I swear I can feel him thinking.

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Maybe he’s trying to decide whether or not to challenge what 5
I’ve said.
He switches off his lamp at last and the only light is a brownish glow coming
from where the men are still talking angrily. I can hear that one of them is
looking after the man who has been shot, but even he speaks roughly, telling
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the man to shut up when he shouts out in pain.
Taiba says, “This mine, Regile? The people owning it?” His voice reaches me
from a level that tells me he still sitting up.
“I don’t know.” All these questions are making me impatient. “One of the big
mining companies.” That’s what the men say. Only the big companies can
pay for security firms. “Why they leave the mine open?” 15
“They don’t. It’s not used – all the entrances are closed up. That’s why it’s so
dangerous. It hasn’t been inspected for years. But the syndicates always find
ways to get in. They break through fences, smash up concrete barriers.
There are plenty of these mines. I wasn’t always in this one.”
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[Chapter 1]
4.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number (4.1.1(a)–4.1.1(d)) in
your ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B

COLUMN A COLUMN B
(a) Zama zama A. depicted as always angry
(b) Regile Dlamini B. assign the most dangerous work to
foreigners
(c) Mahlori and Takunda C. author
(d) Faceman D narrator (4)
E illegal miner
4.1.2
Refer to lines 1–3.
(1)
(a) What characteristic does Taiba reveal in these lines? (3)
(b) Using your OWN words, state THREE points why Taiba did not speak for a
4.1.3 bit.
(1)
Quote ONE word from the extract that reveals Regile’s irritation with all the
4.1.4 questions from Taiba.
(2)
Refer to the extract and write down TWO words the author uses to
4.1.5 emphasise how determined the syndicates are to occupy the shut-down
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mines.

Refer to line 15. (‘It’s not used…are closed up.’) (3)

4.1.6
In the context of the novel, discuss the dangers of illegal mining.

Refer to the novel as a whole. (4)

[15
Discuss why the title of this novel is relevant. ]
TOTAL FOR SECTION A: (35
)

OR
SECTION B: DRAMA - ‘Sophiatown’ - Junction Avenue Theatre
Company
QUESTION 5: TRANSACTIONAL TEXT.
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Choose ONE of the topics below and write an essay of 80-100 words.
2. Write the question number and the title on your answer sheet.
3. There must be evidence of planning, drafting and editing.
4. Plan (e.g. by using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words etc.), edit
and proof-read your work. The plan must appear BEFORE your answer.
5. Pay special attention to the number of words and write your word count at
the end of the text.
 Respond to ONE of the following topics of your choice.
 Pay careful attention to the following:
- Audience, register, tone and style
- Choice of words and language structure
- Format
 Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of the text you have
chosen.

5.1 INVITATION
Lulu will be soon celebrating her 21st birthday. Mamariti and her patrons are
planning to throw a big party for her and invite the A-list people of
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Sophiatown. )
Draw up an invitation card for Mamariti.
OR
5.2 INSTRUCTIONS
Lulu has bought a new cell phone and is struggling to load airtime. Mingus is
next to her and is offering to assist her load airtime.
Mingus has written down the instruction to Lulu and has asked you to read
them out to her.
(20
Write down the instructions that you will be reading to her. )
AND
QUESTION 6: CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS.
Read the following extract from the novel and answer the questions set.
The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the
expected length of your answer.

LULU: You’re just jealous.

MINGUS: Look, I brought you here. I give you dresses, I take you to
bioscope, you’re my princess. What else do you want?
PRINCESS: I want that Jewish girl out.
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MINGUS: Shaddup or I’ll have to cut your spinal off! I didn’t bring you from
your shack so you can complain.
LULU: I like her. I stared at her face all night. It glowed in the dark. It made
me think of the line in this poem, ‘a host of golden daffodils’. I need help with
this homework.
PRINCESS: I’ll help you. 10
LULU: What do you know – you’re just an American’s ‘tjerrie [girl].
PRINCESS: I’ll give you a good klap [slap]. How can you let her stay here?
She doesn’t belong here, man. She’s a European. Europeans don’t live in
Sophiatown. It’s a native location.
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JAKES: It’s a freehold suburb – no fences, no superintendent.
MINGUS: Ja, and this house is open. If I say she stays, she stays.
JAKES: Look, she’s got guts. I need her. She’s hot story. How 20 many others

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are there like her?
LULU: There’s that white woman living with the police sergeant in Orlando.
JAKES: Regina Brooks.
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MINGUS: Ja, she’s alright.
LULU: And there’s the Afrikaans girl living with the Olifants in Ray Street.
MINGUS: I think she’s a relative.
FAHFEE: A relative?
MINGUS: Ja, a relative. 25
[Act 1, Scene 3]
6.1.1 Complete the following sentences by using the words in the list below. Write
only the word next to the question numbers (6.1.1(a)–6.1.1(d)) in the
ANSWER BOOK.

gangsters; comedy; removals; education; protest; school; community;

social
(2)
Sophiatown is a (a) … play which highlights (b) … problems in Sophiatown
6.1.2 during the Apartheid era.

Refer to line 4 (‘I want that Jewish girl out’). (1)

(a) To whom does ‘Jewish girl’ refer? (2)

(b) Explain how this Jewish girl came to stay in this house.
(2)
(c) If you were a stage director of this play, which TWO things would you tell
6.1.3 Princess to do when saying these words?

Explain why the following statement is FALSE. (1)

6.1.4 Lulu tells Princess that she is an American girl because she is from America.

Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write ONLY
the letter (A–D) next to the question number (6.1.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

Refer to lines 17–18 (‘Look, she’s got … there like her?’).

(a) Jakes says the Jewish girl has ‘guts’ because she is …

A daring.
B timid. (1)
C outspoken.
D reserved. (1)

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6.1.5 (b) Explain why Jakes says he needs the Jewish girl. (2)

6.1.6 Discuss the theme of diversity as evident in this extract.

(3)
Do you think the Jewish girl has made a good decision by coming to stay in [15
this house? Discuss your view. ]
TOTAL FOR SECTION B: (35
)

OR
SECTION C: SHORT STORIES
QUESTION 7: TRANSACTIONAL TEXT - ‘’The Pink Bow Tie” by Paul
Jennings
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Choose ONE of the topics below and write an essay of 80-100 words.
2. Write the question number and the title on your answer sheet.
3. There must be evidence of planning, drafting and editing.
4. Plan (e.g. by using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words etc.), edit
and proof-read your work. The plan must appear BEFORE your answer.
5. Pay special attention to the number of words and write your word count at
the end of the text.
 Respond to ONE of the following topics of your choice.
 Pay careful attention to the following:
- Audience, register, tone and style
- Choice of words and language structure
- Format
 Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of the text you have
chosen.

7.1 ADVERTISEMENT
After Mr Splodge’s experience with the Age Rager, the school felt that they
will need a new principal.
Compile the the advertisement for the post of School Principal for publication
in local newspapers.
NOTE: Marks will be awarded for written text only and not for
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illustrations and drawings. [20
]
OR
7.2 FILLING IN A FORM
You are one of the people who saw the advertisement in 7.1 and would like
to apply for that vacant post.
Use and complete the form attached to this question paper. Remember to
hand it in with your answer script.

NOTE: DO NOT USE YOUR REAL DETAILS

[20
]
AND
QUESTION 8: CONTEXTUAL – ‘Forbidden Clothes’ by Jamila Gavin
Read the following extract from the novel and answer the questions set.
The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the
expected length of your answer.
[Nasreen dressing up.]

‘Nasreen! Nasreen! Come on, we’ll miss the bus!’

Louise Dibben danced impatiently at her friend’s elbow, as she stood in front
of the long mirror, fluffing out her hair and squirting clouds of hair lacquer
into it.
‘How do I look?’ asked Nasreen, twisting her head to examine her profile. 5
‘You look great, really great! Now come on. If we miss the bus it will all be for
nothing.’
‘OK, I’m coming.’ She gave a last critical glance at herself. The
transformation was pretty good. From her demure, sexless school uniform
with headscarf and slacks for modesty, she had squeezed herself into a tight 10
elasticated pair of jeans for which she had secretly saved up for weeks to
buy. They flattered her figure, she thought, emphasising her long legs and
narrow waist.
‘Does my bum look too big?’ she asked, turning sideways.
‘You look great, I tell you,’ insisted Louise, ‘and I like your top an’ all,’ she 15
added.
‘You got better boobs than me, lucky thing. But hurry up.’
‘We’re all right for time,’ said Nasreen, glancing at her watch. ‘Stop
panicking! We’ve got five minutes yet. I’ve got to do me eyes.’
Louise sighed and sat on her bed. ‘God! If your mum and dad could see you 20
now they’d have a blooming fit.’
‘My dad would kill me,’ murmured Nasreen, as she brushed the mascara onto
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eye-lashes.

8.1.1 Refer to line 1. (‘Nasreen! Nasreen! Come on, we’ll miss the bus!’)

Explain in your OWN words the reason for Louise’s anxiety. (1)

8.1.2 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.

Write only the letter (A−D) next to the question number (8.1.2) in the
ANSWER BOOK.

In line 3 Nasreen squirts ‘lacquer’ on her hair because it needs …

A gloss.
B growth.
C a wash.
D a fragrance. (1)

8.1.3 How are Louise and Nasreen described in this short story?

Give ONE description for EACH character. (2)

8.1.4 Refer to lines 8−10. (‘From her demure … weeks to buy.’)

Explain the irony in these lines in the context of the story as a whole. (2)

8.1.5 Refer to lines 10−11. (‘They flattered her … and narrow waist.’)

(a) Identify the figure of speech in this line. (1)

(b) Explain why this figure of speech is appropriate. (1)

8.1.6 Refer to lines 17−18. (‘God! Your mum … a blooming fit.’)

(a) Identify Louise’s tone in this line. (1)

(b) Why is Louise’s tone appropriate at this stage in the story? (1)

8.1.7 Discuss the theme of deception as it is evident in the story as a whole. (2)

8.1.8 Do you sympathise with Nasreen in this extract? Discuss your views. (3)
[15
]
TOTAL FOR SECTION C [35
]
OR
SECTION D: POETRY

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QUESTION 9: TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – “Biltong” by James Twala
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Choose ONE of the topics below and write an essay of 80-100 words.
2. Write the question number and the title on your answer sheet.
3. There must be evidence of planning, drafting and editing.
4. Plan (e.g. by using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words etc.), edit
and proof-read your work. The plan must appear BEFORE your answer.
5. Pay special attention to the number of words and write your word count at
the end of the text.
 Respond to ONE of the following topics of your choice.
 Pay careful attention to the following:
- Audience, register, tone and style
- Choice of words and language structure
- Format
 Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of the text you have
chosen.

9.1 ADVERITSEMENT
You have just opened a biltong kiosk at the mall and would make people
aware of your products.
Design an advertisement for your kiosk.
NOTE: Marks will be awarded for written text only and not for
[20
illustrations and drawings. ]
OR
9.2 DIRECTIONS
Your friend saw your advertisement and is not familiar with the local mall. He
is at the entrance of the mall is request you to send him directions to your
kiosk.
Directions should be from a shop which is at the entrance to your area.
You must include landmarks, distances and specific directions in your
response.
[20
NOTE: Marks will be awarded for written text only and not for
]
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illustrations and drawings.

AND
QUESTION 10: CONTEXTUAL – ‘Shantytown’ – Anonymous

Read the poem carefully and then answer the questions which follow. The
number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the
expected length of your answer.

Shantytown – Anonymous

1 High on the veld on that plain

2 And far from streets and lights and cars
3 And bare of trees, and bare of grass,
4 Jabavu sleeps beneath the stars.
5 Jabavu sleeps
6 The children cough.
7 Cold creeps up, the hard night cold,
8 The earth is tight within its grasp
9 The highveld cold without soft rain,
10 Dry as the sand, rough as a rasp
11 The frost rimmed night invades the shacks.
12 Through dusty ground
13 Through rocky ground
14 Through freezing ground, the night cold creeps.
15 In cotton blankets, rags and sacks
16 Beneath the stars Jabavu sleeps.
17 One day Jabavu will awake
18 To greet a new and shining day;
19 The sound of coughing will become
20 The children’s laughter as they play
21 In parks with flowers where dust now swirls
22 In strong – walled homes with warmth and light.
23 But for tonight Jabavu sleeps.
24 Jabavu sleeps. The stars are bright.

10.1. Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.

1 Write ONLY the letter (A–D) next to the question number (10.1.1) in the
ANSWER BOOK.

The word ‘plain’ in the poem means …

A grassland.
B flatland.
C pasture.
D savannah. (1)
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Quote EIGHT CONSECUTIVE words to prove that Jabavu is in a remote place. (1)
10.1.
2 Refer to line 7 (‘Cold creeps up … hard night cold’).

10.1. (a) Identify the figure of speech in this line. (1)

3 (b) Explain the appropriateness of this figure of speech. (2)

What is the only source of light for the people of Jabavu? (1)

Give the reason for the repetition of the word ‘cold’ in stanza 2. (1)
10.1.
4 Refer to stanza 3.

10.1. (a) Identify the tone used in this stanza. (1)

5 (b) Why is the tone appropriate in this stanza? (2)

10.1. Discuss how the theme of poverty is evident in this poem. (2)
6
Think of Jabavu as a symbol that represented the sufferings and hardships of
Black people during apartheid. Do you think South Africans still suffer the
same plight? Discuss you view. (3)
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10.1. ]
7

10.1.
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TOTAL FOR SECTION D [35
]
TOTAL FOR THE PAPER [35
]

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