ENG1501 Assignment 2 Memo | Due 23 June 2025

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ENG1501 Assignment 2 Memo | Due 23 June 2025. All questions fully answered with referencing. Section A: The Short Story (Unit 3) Read and work through Unit 3 (The Short Story) in the study guide. Thereafter, address the following questions in short paragraphs (100-200 words): 1. Which three characteristics that can be used to distinguish a short story from a novel are the most helpful to you? Discuss these in a short paragraph, exploring what they are and how they are useful to you. 2. After studying Unit 3 how are you able to differentiate between first-, second- and third-person narration? 3. In your opinion, which three plot elements drive short stories? Justify your choice in a brief discussion. Section B: Man lands on the moon’ by Sindiwe Magona To answer this question, read ‘Man lands on the moon’ by Sindiwe Magona (available as an e-reserve on the Library website). Work through Unit 3 in Tutorial Letter 501 for a reminder of the reading strategies you should employ when reading a short story. Remember to use a dictionary to look up the definitions of any unfamiliar words in the short story and the assignment questions. Ensure that each answer adheres to the following guidelines: Your answers should: • be written as a paragraph of between ten and fifteen lines • begin with a topic sentence that reflects the main topic of the paragraph • discuss the topic by quoting evidence from the short story (these quotations should be incorporated into grammatically complete and coherent sentences) • explain how each of your quotations supports your argument • employ correct referencing techniques and make use of appropriate academic conventions • end with a sentence which summarises and reflects on the significance of what you have argued Refer to Tutorial Letter 501 for a reminder of topic sentences, paragraphing, argumentation, and incorporation of quotations. Pay careful attention to the following instructions: • Write a paragraph in response to each of the following questions. • Where you have been asked to provide quotations and you do not, marks will be deducted for this omission. • All quotations should be referenced correctly. One mark will be deducted for failure to comply. 1. ‘Man lands on the moon’ sometimes uses first-person narration. How does first-person narration contribute to the story’s meaning? In your discussion, quote at least two instances where first-person narration has been used to support your argument. (7) 2. The central conflict in the story stems from the contrasting beliefs held by Makhulu and her mother. Discuss this conflict and explain how it is resolved. Quote three instances from the text to support your discussion. (7) 3. Discuss how the setting of ‘Man lands on the moon’ impacts the events in the story. You will need to identify the setting first, before explaining how it influences events in the story. Remember to quote from the text to support your answer. (7) 3 4. Explain the significance of the title in relation to the short story. In your discussion, explain why you think the author chose the title. Then, provide a title that you think could be used as an alternative. (7) 5. In your study guide (TL501) you are introduced to a characterisation table (pg. 46-47). Using any THREE prompts from that table discuss the characterisation of one character from the short story. Your answer MUST include the prompt questions, responses to the prompts, as well as evidence from the short story to support the responses. (7)