, ENG1515 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026
ANSWERS, REFERENCES AND EXPLANATIONS
DUE DATE: APRIL 2026
Section A: Content-based questions
Question 1
1.1 Intelligibility refers to how clearly and understandably a speaker's message comes
across to the listener, especially when English is used among people from different
language backgrounds. In South Africa, where English often serves as a shared language
in diverse settings, this means focusing on pronunciation, word choice, and delivery that
allows mutual understanding without needing perfect native-like accents. It prioritises
effective communication over sounding exactly like a first-language speaker (based on
concepts of English in multilingual contexts).
1.2 Objective language means using words and expressions that present facts, ideas, or
arguments in a neutral and unbiased way, without letting personal feelings, emotions, or
opinions influence the wording. In academic or formal writing in this module, it helps
maintain clarity, fairness, and credibility by avoiding loaded terms that could sway the
reader emotionally or subjectively.
1.3 1.3.1 Denotative meaning The literal, dictionary meaning of the sentence is that the
speaker found it very difficult to walk because their shoes were causing severe physical
pain or discomfort to their feet.
1.3.2 Connotative meaning The sentence uses exaggeration for humorous or emphatic
effect, implying the shoes are extremely uncomfortable or ill-fitting in an expressive,
informal way (like complaining dramatically), rather than literally causing death or injury.
ANSWERS, REFERENCES AND EXPLANATIONS
DUE DATE: APRIL 2026
Section A: Content-based questions
Question 1
1.1 Intelligibility refers to how clearly and understandably a speaker's message comes
across to the listener, especially when English is used among people from different
language backgrounds. In South Africa, where English often serves as a shared language
in diverse settings, this means focusing on pronunciation, word choice, and delivery that
allows mutual understanding without needing perfect native-like accents. It prioritises
effective communication over sounding exactly like a first-language speaker (based on
concepts of English in multilingual contexts).
1.2 Objective language means using words and expressions that present facts, ideas, or
arguments in a neutral and unbiased way, without letting personal feelings, emotions, or
opinions influence the wording. In academic or formal writing in this module, it helps
maintain clarity, fairness, and credibility by avoiding loaded terms that could sway the
reader emotionally or subjectively.
1.3 1.3.1 Denotative meaning The literal, dictionary meaning of the sentence is that the
speaker found it very difficult to walk because their shoes were causing severe physical
pain or discomfort to their feet.
1.3.2 Connotative meaning The sentence uses exaggeration for humorous or emphatic
effect, implying the shoes are extremely uncomfortable or ill-fitting in an expressive,
informal way (like complaining dramatically), rather than literally causing death or injury.
