[Date]
AFL1502
Assignment 2 (20
ENGLISH) Semester
2 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
, AFL1502 Assignment 2 (20 ENGLISH) Semester 2 2024
QUESTION 1
(a) Give a brief explanation of the term ‘conflict’ as found in a modern novel or
drama. (10)
(b) The structure of an essay may be divided into 3 parts. Identify these 3 parts and
then give a brief discussion of each part. (9)
(c) Read the following poem and answer the questions: THE SECRET OF LIFE
The secret of life is nice tasting, It is inside you in the heart, Also in a closed book,
When you open it you read it, You will find everything of life. On a page that is
starting to be written on, Life is like a lot of diviners. Enjoyment and pain walk
together, Just like darkness is the brother of the night; And light is the brother of
the afternoon.
(i) Identify and rewrite any 2 poetic devices that the poet has used in the poem. (4)
(ii) In what way does the poem above differ from a narrative text like a short story?
Give only one different. (2) /25/
QUESTION 1
(a) Brief explanation of the term 'conflict' as found in a modern novel or
drama (10)
Conflict refers to the central struggle or opposition in a story, driving the narrative
forward and shaping character development. It is an essential component of
modern novels and dramas, creating tension that keeps the audience engaged.
AFL1502
Assignment 2 (20
ENGLISH) Semester
2 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
, AFL1502 Assignment 2 (20 ENGLISH) Semester 2 2024
QUESTION 1
(a) Give a brief explanation of the term ‘conflict’ as found in a modern novel or
drama. (10)
(b) The structure of an essay may be divided into 3 parts. Identify these 3 parts and
then give a brief discussion of each part. (9)
(c) Read the following poem and answer the questions: THE SECRET OF LIFE
The secret of life is nice tasting, It is inside you in the heart, Also in a closed book,
When you open it you read it, You will find everything of life. On a page that is
starting to be written on, Life is like a lot of diviners. Enjoyment and pain walk
together, Just like darkness is the brother of the night; And light is the brother of
the afternoon.
(i) Identify and rewrite any 2 poetic devices that the poet has used in the poem. (4)
(ii) In what way does the poem above differ from a narrative text like a short story?
Give only one different. (2) /25/
QUESTION 1
(a) Brief explanation of the term 'conflict' as found in a modern novel or
drama (10)
Conflict refers to the central struggle or opposition in a story, driving the narrative
forward and shaping character development. It is an essential component of
modern novels and dramas, creating tension that keeps the audience engaged.
