ENG1514 Assignment 2 Due June 9 2025

1.1) What expectations do you have of the article after reading the word “Opinion” in the title. 1.2) Explain why a good understanding of language was essential to answer the question above. 1.3) Identify the FIRST word in Paragraph 1 that is linked to the word “Opinion” in the title. 2.1) Identify the colloquial phrase in the first sentence in Paragraph 1. (1 Mark) 2.2) Provide a formal equivalent for the phrase identified in Q2.1. (1 Mark) 3) Read Paragraph 2 carefully. 3.1) Discuss, using quotes from the paragraph, how the author makes Hermoine and reading seem fun. 4) The purpose of an informative text is to inform, and it will likely use facts and data to construct its message. The purpose of a creative text is to affect the reader emotionally or to say something about a social problem. 4.1) Would you categorise this article as an informative text or a creative text? Provide a reason for your answer. (3 Marks) 5) In Paragraph 4 the author states “The message seems all wrong: We have to bribe you to read for fun.” 5.1) What tone of voice would YOU use to read the sentence aloud? Give a reason for your answer. 5.2) Provide 2 reasons why YOU think bribing children to read is a GOOD idea. 5 5.3) Provide 2 reasons why YOU think bribing children to read is a BAD idea. 6) Summarise Paragraph 8 in THREE sentences. 1) Identify the TWO language skills that can be acquired after a language is learned. 2) Explain, in your own words, the difference between receptive skills and productive skills in communication AND provide an example of a receptive skill AND a productive skill. (4 Marks) 3) According to Nunan (2001:23) hearing, attending and understanding are three stages in the listening process. In your own words, explain EACH of these stages in one sentence. (6 Marks) 4) The goal of critical listening differs from the goal of informational listening. Discuss in TWO sentences the difference in the goals. (4 Marks) 5) “Someone who cannot read will not be able to take part fully in society as an adult.” (ENG 1514 Study Guide pg. 121). Provide ONE example from daily life that supports this statement. (2) 6) Name the TWO different aspects of reading. (4 Marks) 7) List 3 aspects that every reader brings to the reading process that makes reading a transaction between reader and text. (3 Marks)