ENG1516 Assignment 2 (ANSWERS) Due 20 May 2024

ASSIGNMENT 02:

This assignment is based on Unit 3 and 4 in Tututorial Letter 501. Work through
these two units as well as the pages in your prescribed textbook, Introducing
Children’s Literature by Evans, Joubert and Meier (pp. 78-86; 111-128) before you
attempt the assignment. Answer the questions below in full sentences.

QUESTION 1

1.1. What is the purpose of an illustrative book? Mention two clear purposes

(Emma Middleton. 2018)

Illustrations in books aid in conveying meaning and understanding, especially for
young or struggling readers. Visual representations of characters, settings, and
events help readers interpret and comprehend the text more easily by providing
additional context and visual cues.

(Rinelle Evans. 2017)
Illustrations in books spark readers’ imaginations and inspire creativity by bringing
the story to life visually. Imaginative and detailed illustrations encourage readers to
envision the narrative more vividly, allowing them to immerse themselves in the
world of the story and engage more deeply with the text.

1.2. A Very Important Tree by Liam Longland, Heni’Z Creative Studio and
Elana Bregin (the book is available as a pdf file under “Additional Resources”
on myUnisa) is considered a picture book. What would you add to the book to
make it an illustrative book?