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NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2019Subject: English FAL Grade: 11

Task: 11 - PAPER 1 Date: 13 November 2019

Examiner: C.Barnard Time: 2 hour

Moderator: H. Fourie Marks: 80

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:

1. This question paper consists of12 pages and 3 sections:

SECTION A: COMPREHENSION [30]

SECTION B: SUMMARY [10]

SECTION C: LANGUAGE [40]

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Start each SECTION on a NEW page and rule off on

completion of each section.

4. Leave a line open after each answer.

5. Write neatly and legibly.

6. Follow all instructions carefully.

7. Number your answers correctly according to the numbering

system used on the question paper.

8. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

9. Write in full sentences unless instructed otherwise.

KOLLEGECOLLEGE

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1

Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B below and answer the set questions.

TEXT A

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Three dystopian novels that mirror modern societySamantha Frazier, Deseret News Service Published: July 15, 2014 Updated: Jul 15, 2014

http://newsok.com/article/5004501

Since its release, more than 65 million copies of The Hunger Games trilogy have been printed and sold worldwide. Similar novels like Divergent and Uglies have likewise sold millions of copies since their release.

These dystopian novels have amassed an astonishing amount of popularity over the years, and there are many theories as to why. However, perhaps the most alluring aspect of dystopias is the frightening parallels they share with our own world.

"Uglies"In Scott Westerfield’sUglies series, every citizen must undergo a surgical procedure at age 16 to become a “Pretty” in order to achieve their society’s standard of beauty. That doesn’t seem like a far cry from our world, where plastic surgery and self-alteration are typical occurrences, all in the name of “beauty.”

A report released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery revealed that more than $12 billion was spent on plastic surgery in 2013, with the most common reason being cited as "cosmetic." This statistic comes as no surprise in today's society, where the importance of physical attractiveness is emphasized every time the television is turned on.Much like fictional world in Uglies,reality shows such as Keeping Up With the Kardashians, America's Next Top Model and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills supposedly portray "real life women" and the notion that beauty is synonymous with success. Forget things such as character, drive and motivation — instead, self-worth is decided by appearance. Westerfield's society in Uglies appears to be a commentary on today's society, and perhaps is less fictional than many readers believe.

This tends to be a pattern in the dystopian genre, as the authors don't shy away from exposing the flaws in society through their stories.

"The Hunger Games"In The Hunger Games, the shallow-minded Capitol citizens of post-apocalyptic Panem watch with glee as teens fight to the death for their viewing enjoyment. They salivate over the staged romance of Katniss and

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Peeta, the doomed lovers destined to turn on each other at the end of the games. Like Panem, today's entertainment is becoming more and more voyeuristic.

At sporting events, audiences cheer when the opposing team's players are hurt. Television shows like The Bachelor have audiences cooing over the manufactured romances of the contestants, living vicariously through them. The Discovery Channel's upcoming show, Survival Live, sends contestants out into the wilderness with nothing but the clothes on their backs, leaving it up to the viewers to decide who to send supplies and assistance to based on the popularity of the contestants, much like The Hunger Games.

Alexander Vassiliadis of the Huffington Post likewise compares reality TV with the themes seen in The Hunger Games, saying, "are we blind to the very fact that our entertainment today is elevating due to popular demand, and soon we won't have control? Shows like Fear Factorand Ninja Warrior are only primitive examples of violent, revolting, and action-based reality TV."

"Divergent"Veronica Roth's Divergent also addresses a pressing issue — conformity. In the book, everyone belongs to a faction that is characterized by a defining trait. This is not much different than the social hierarchy in high schools today, where teenagers feel pressure to fit into a niche. In the book, being a Divergent (someone who doesn't fit in with any faction) is considered to be an offense punishable by death, and in real life, being an outsider in adolescence can feel almost as bad.

Professor Allen, who co-wrote a book titled Escaping the Endless Adolescence, referred to high school as a "jungle," and that even if you were popular, you still had experiences of being left out and rejected. No one goes through unscathed. This type of "jungle" mentality is likewise seen in Divergent and other classic dystopian novels.

The Wall Street Journal also said Divergent was "an extended metaphor about the trials of modern adolescence: constantly having to take tests that sort and rank you among your peers, facing separation from your family, agonizing about where you fit in and deciding when (or whether) to reveal the ways you might diverge from the group.”

On the pages of these books, aspects of our world are mirrored back through nightmarish experiences. Yet these books simultaneously offer a silver lining, with the hero proving that despite outside circumstances, conformity can be challenged, cliques can be shattered and the underdog can prevail.

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QUESTIONS: TEXT A

1.1 Name the three dystopian novels that are discussed in the article. (3)

1.2 Contrast medical surgery with cosmetic surgery. (2)

1.3 Explore what the expenditure of $12 billion on plastic surgery implyabout modern society. (3)

1.4 Explain why the writer is critical of Keeping Up With the Kardashians andAmerica's Next Top Model. Provide two reasons for your answer. (2)

1.5 Comment on how The Hunger Games and the reality show Survival Liveemulate one another. (2)

1.6 Discuss the comparison of “The Bachelor" to a dystopian society. (2)

1.7 In your own words, explain how Divergent and adolescence are similar. (2)

1.8 “Yet these books simultaneously offer a silver lining,” paragraph 12. Identify and explain the idiom used in this quote. (2)

1.9 Briefly discuss how each novel reflects modern society. (3)

1.10.1 Provide a contextual synonym for “amassed” as used in paragraph 2. (1)

1.10.2 Provide a contextual antonym for “conformity” as used in paragraph 12 (1)

1.11 Discuss the writer’s intention in this article. (2)

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TEXT B

QUESTIONS: TEXT B

1.12 This image alludes to the traditional Disney logo.

Critically discuss the contradiction portrayed in the visuals and font. (3)

QUESTIONS: TEXT A AND B

1.13 Comment on how TEXT B effectively conveys what is discussed in

TEXT A. (2)TOTAL SECTION A: 30

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SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2

Read the passage (TEXT C) below and write a list of SEVEN main facts of the history

of the Utopian concept.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. List SEVEN points in full sentences using NO MORE THAN 90 words.

2. Number your sentences from 1 - 7.

3. Write only ONE point per sentence.

4. Use your OWN words.

5. Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your

summary.

6. Pay special attention to spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.

TEXT C The history of the “Utopian” concept. BerrylSwatgry: http://www.utopiaanddystopia.com/

Concepts of utopia and dystopia represent imaginary societies in which people live their life either in a perfect environment, governed by the laws that provide happiness to everyone, or in an oppressive society that is ruled by repressive and controlled state. Origin of these concepts can be traced to the year of 380BC, when Greek philosopher Plato released his influential political dialogue called “Republic”. In it, he first postulated the main themes of utopian society and his visions of the perfect Greek city-state that provided stable life for all of its citizens.

The modern world “Utopia” came to life during early years of 16th century, in the work of the famous English philosopher Thomas Moore. His description of utopian society gave birth to enormous wave of utopian thought that influenced the life and works of many future philosophers and novelist, and helped in creation of several important political movements (most notably socialism). Utopias that were envisioned by the minds of those authors can most easily be divided in several distinct categories, all based on the means of their creation – Ecology utopia, Economic utopia, Political utopia, Religious utopia, Feminists utopia and Science and technological utopia. 19th century gave the birth of the largest wave of utopian thought the world has ever seen. Numerous novelist and philosophers focused their careers on the exploration of those themes, and result of their work influenced the audiences across the entire world. Most notable utopian novel from that period was without a doubt “Looking Backward” by Edward Bellamy.

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SECTION C: LANGUAGE QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT Study the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions.

TEXT D http://www.lipglossiping.com/2009/09/illamasqua-dystopia-collection-autumnwinter-09/

QUESTIONS TEXT D:

3.1 Identify the product /service being advertised. Substantiate your answer. (2)

3.2 What is the name of the product? (1)

3.3 When will the product be available? (1)

3.4 Who is the target market? Provide reasons for your answer. (2)

TEXT E:

Slogan: MAKE-UP FOR YOUR ALTER EGO

(TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHILD LABOUR VISIT www.UNICEF.org)

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QUESTIONS TEXT E:

3.5 Which organisation is responsible for the advertising? (1)

3.6 Provide a visual that symbolise the boy’s lack of freedom. (1)

3.7 Identify the literary device used in “JUST DON’T DO IT” (1)

3.8 Explore the social issue being exposed in this advert. (2)

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QUESTION 4: ANALYSING CARTOONS

Study the cartoons (TEXT F and G) below and answer the set questions.

TEXT Fhttp://www.weeklystorybook.com/comic_strip_of_the_daycom/2013/12/one-topic-two-approaches.html

QUESTIONS TEXT F:

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4.1 How does the man in the image feel? Provide visual clues to substantiate your

answer. (3)

4.2 Discuss the intention of this cartoon by referring to the literary technique

used. (3)

4.3 What is the setting of the cartoon? Justify your answer by referring to the

visuals of the cartoon. (3)

4.5 How do we know that the television is on? (1)

TEXT Ghttp://www.oocities.org/francis_uy/peanuts/

QUESTIONS TEXT G:

4.6 Where is the cartoon set? (1)

4.7 What role is the girl playing in the cartoon? (1)

4.8 Discuss the boy’s changing emotions by referring to visuals and text. (3)

Boy: I feel I’m a failure as a baseball pitcher.

Girl: Take these psychoactive compounds. They’ll cheer you up and make you a productive social unit.

Boy: But won’t that sacrifice my humanity, Lucy?

Girl: Individual human nature is an enlightenment fiction rendered obsolete by the development of Information Technology

Girl: Five cents, please

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4.9 Identify and explain the underlined punctuation mark in Frame One. (2)

4.10 Refer to Frame Two: Lucy is being verbose. What does verbose mean? (1)

4.11 Refer to Fame Two: Provide a synonym for obsolete. (1)[19]

QUESTION 5: USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY

Read TEXT H, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions.

TEXT H

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Gaza: The Makings of a Modern Day DystopiaThe most disturbing dystopian narrative of our time is no work of fiction. It’s a real place with real people. It’s Gaza, the most tragic place to live on earth.

Where some people in the world battle poverty or violence or prejudice or intimidation or hunger or lack of healthcare or freedom of movement or imprisonment or mass unemployment or constant surveillance or insecurity or deprivation of basic essentials or hopelessness or poor education or enforced isolation or disregard for their human rights or the pain of losing loved ones, Gaza’s more than 1.8 million inhabitants battle them all, every day.

In full view of a, largely, indifferent global community, women, children, infants, the elderly. those living with disabilities, the handicapped and the innocent. They battle all these injustices every day because, for the last eight years, they have existed — not ‘lived’ — under an Israeli-imposed seige.

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A 17-year-old Palestinian boy, detained in an Israeli prison, described the everyday misery that Gazans endure.“It’s like being a shadow of your own body, caught on the ground, not being able to break out. You see yourself lying there but you cannot fill the shadow with life.”Simply put: a slow death.

More than a quarter of those killed in the last two weeks were children: one hundred and sixty one. Hundreds more maimed and orphaned. Tens of thousands of families shattered and displaced.

Remaining silent in the face of this endless injustice make our global community no better than the peanut-crunching crowd in the arena at the Hunger Games, oo-ing and aah-ing and shaking their heads at each new trial and each new death.

Are we going to stand back and observe while the ugly foundations of a modern day dystopia are laid in front of our eyes? Or will our common humanity unite us and compel us to act to help save the people of Gaza?

In saving them, we save ourselves.

QUESTIONS TEXT H:5.1 Identify and give the function of the following underlined punctuation marks.

5.1.1 — not ‘lived’ — paragraph 3 (2)

5.1.2 peanut-crunching paragraph 6 (2)

5.2 Identify the part of speech of the word “Israeli” as used in paragraph 4. (2)

5.3 Correct the spelling error found in paragraph 3. (1)

5.4 Change the form of word “tragic” into a adverb. (Paragraph 1) (1)

5.5 Find an example of redundancy in paragraph 3. (1)

5.6 Correct the concord error in paragraph 6. (1)

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TOTALSECTION C: 40

GRAND TOTAL: 80