, ENG2614 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026 ANSWERS - DUE DATE: 4 MAY 2026
QUESTION ONE
1.1 Genre and Classification of the Extract
The story belongs to fiction, specifically fantasy, and it is written in prose form. It is fiction
because the events in the extract are clearly imaginary and not based on real life, such as a
“White Rabbit with pink eyes” that speaks and carries a watch in its waistcoat pocket. These
are not realistic events and show that the story is created from imagination rather than fact. It
is fantasy because it contains magical and impossible elements, for example a rabbit wearing
clothes, talking to itself, and a girl falling down a deep hole that turns into a space filled with
cupboards, bookshelves, and jars. These events could not happen in the real world, which
confirms the fantasy genre. The text is also prose because it is written in normal paragraph
form and not arranged in lines like poetry or written as a script like drama. The story flows in
a narrative style with description and storytelling, which is typical of prose fiction. Therefore,
the extract is fictional fantasy written in prose form (TL 501: Unit 1).
1.2 Suitability of the Story for an Intermediate Multicultural Classroom
Yes, the story is appropriate for an intermediate multicultural South African classroom,
although it may require some guidance from the teacher. In terms of language, the text is
generally suitable for this age group because it uses descriptive but understandable
vocabulary. For example, phrases such as “burning with curiosity” and “she found herself
falling down a very deep well” are expressive but still accessible to learners at intermediate
level. There are also slightly more advanced words like “remarkable,” which can help
learners expand their vocabulary in context. The language supports reading development
while still being understandable with explanation where needed (TL 501: Unit 2).
QUESTION ONE
1.1 Genre and Classification of the Extract
The story belongs to fiction, specifically fantasy, and it is written in prose form. It is fiction
because the events in the extract are clearly imaginary and not based on real life, such as a
“White Rabbit with pink eyes” that speaks and carries a watch in its waistcoat pocket. These
are not realistic events and show that the story is created from imagination rather than fact. It
is fantasy because it contains magical and impossible elements, for example a rabbit wearing
clothes, talking to itself, and a girl falling down a deep hole that turns into a space filled with
cupboards, bookshelves, and jars. These events could not happen in the real world, which
confirms the fantasy genre. The text is also prose because it is written in normal paragraph
form and not arranged in lines like poetry or written as a script like drama. The story flows in
a narrative style with description and storytelling, which is typical of prose fiction. Therefore,
the extract is fictional fantasy written in prose form (TL 501: Unit 1).
1.2 Suitability of the Story for an Intermediate Multicultural Classroom
Yes, the story is appropriate for an intermediate multicultural South African classroom,
although it may require some guidance from the teacher. In terms of language, the text is
generally suitable for this age group because it uses descriptive but understandable
vocabulary. For example, phrases such as “burning with curiosity” and “she found herself
falling down a very deep well” are expressive but still accessible to learners at intermediate
level. There are also slightly more advanced words like “remarkable,” which can help
learners expand their vocabulary in context. The language supports reading development
while still being understandable with explanation where needed (TL 501: Unit 2).
