This document is a compilation of 9 past THL1502 exams into one practice exam so you can practice all the past questions without having to print every past exam and waste ink, paper and time in the process.
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The mark allocation of each question is the same as the exams
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THL1502 - COMPILED PAST EXAMS
THL1502
Combination of ALL PAST PAPERS
PART ONE: POETRY – all past poems are in the Text List at the back
QUESTION 1: METAPHOR [22]
1. Differentiate between literal and metaphorical language and quote one metaphor
from each poem. (4)
2. Which specific metaphorical construction is “I have looked down the saddest city
lane” in line 4 of Text 1? Mention and briefly describe the different constituent parts.
(2)
3. Which specific metaphorical construction is “the pitiless wave” in line 23 of Text 2?
Mention and briefly describe the different constituent parts. (2)
4. Which specific metaphorical construction is “fairy rack of toast” in line 6 of Text 3?
Mention and briefly describe the different constituent parts. (2)
5. Which specific metaphorical construction is “Who is the laughing walker of the street”
in line 5 of Text 4? Mention and briefly describe the different constituent parts.
(2)
6. Name the other three metaphorical constructions found in poetry and give examples
of each (the examples do not have to be from any of the poems). (3)
7. Identify another example of a metaphorical construction in the second stanza of Text
1 and Text 2. (2)
8. Give an example of another figure of speech from Text 1 and Text 2 that is not a
metaphor (4)
9. What in your view is the most important function of metaphor in poetry? (1)
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