English Hl Grade 8 Paper 2 November 2018 Question Paper (English)

~~ Downloaded from hlayiso.com i si C) SASTRI COLLEGE NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2018 REGUAN SERMARE MENTEM ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE: GRADE 8 22. TIME: 1 HOUR EXAMINER: S MURUGAN MARKS: 40 MODERATOR: S BHUGWANDIN INSTRUCTIONS: e This paper consists of 5 printed pages and 3 sections e Answer ail-the questions Number your answers correctly according to the numbering systems used. ° Rule off after each section. SECTION A QUESTION 1: UNSEEN POETRY Study the poem below and answer the questions that follow. Richard Cory - Edwin Arlington Robinson Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favoured, and imperially slim. 4 And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, "Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked. 8 And he was rich—yes, richer than a king— And admirably schooled in every grace: In fine, we thought that he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. 12 So on we worked, and waited for the light, And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head 16 Page 1 0f5

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 1.1 Refer to Line 10. “...schooled in every grace.” What does this suggest about Richard Cory? 1.2 “He was richer than a king” Identify and explain the figure of speech in the above line. 4.3 How is Richard Cory different from the town’s people? 1.4 Discuss the message highlighted in the poem. In your answer make reference to the entire poem. 1.5 Comment on the irony of Richard Cory’s death. QUESTION 2: PRESCRIBED POEM Study the poem below and answer the questions that follow. (2) (2) (2) {10} After Sports Day — John Foster Stung by the taunting laughter As | panted in last, Having been forced to take part So as not to let the side down, I climbed to the top of the chestnut 5 And tearfully vowed That no son of mine Would run against his will. Why is it That twenty years on 10 | feel the father’s pride Watching my son Come striding first to finish Forgetting the agony Of the forlorn figure is Trailing in Last? Page 2 of 5

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2.1 Discuss the speaker’s feeling in lines 1-2. 2.2 Why did the speaker participate in the race? 2.3 Refer to L15. identify and explain the effectiveness of this sound device. 2.4 Do you think that the speaker is a caring parent? Justify your answer SECTION B: NOVEL: THE RED HAIRED KHUMALO QUESTION 3 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. s‘And you're such a smug little racist, Clare Parker!” Alex shot back. “Yam oot! [ am not a racialist!? cried Clare, genuinely indignant. ‘ve got nothing against blacks. Ask Vinay! Just because I don’r fawn all over them the way you do does nor mean I'm a racialist.” ‘Edo not fren over sszyone!” *Peace, you mwa,” said Vinay hastily. “This is the new Sourh Africa after alll” Alex groaned and flung herself back dramatically on the carpet. Bur the next istant she’d shot up again, wide-eyed. They ali curned to ook where she was Jooking. Vinay gave a small, suppressed squeal of fright. Nkululeko stood staring at them from the doorway, bare- chested and muscular, his unsmiling face wearing the look of arrogant scorn that Chelsea knew so well. A towel was draped around his shoulders. Where he had suddenly appeared from, how fong he had been standing there, Chelsea had no idea... He walked into the room in total silence, stepped carelessly over the awe-struck Alex and helped himself to a gencrous handful of biscuits from the rea-tray. Then still without a word, he walked back out. A short ume later, the front door slammed with a force thar shook the house. “Who, said Clare, goggle-eyed and avid, ‘was tan” “Was thar your garden boy?” Vinay asked confusedly. *No,’ said Chelsca shortly, not elaborating. ‘He’s just a relative. Pay no attention to biwt,’ said Alex, feigning yawns. ‘Shut up, Alex!” Chelsea warned her furiously. You mighe as well tell them, Chels. They have ro know sometime.” (3) {10} Page 3 of 5

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 3.1. Account for Chelsea’s uneasiness in inviting the girls home (3) 3.2 Show the difference in character between Alex and Chelsea as displayed in the in the extract. (2) 3.3 Discuss the theme of racia! prejudice in the novel. (3) 3.4 Do you think that Chelsea was justified in feeling this way about Nkuleleko? Justify your answer (2) {10} SECTION C: DRAMA: MIML E-2.0, AND THE GANG QUESTION 4 - Mummy walks over to the covered shape and puts a hand on its shoulder, lazily leaning against it. Mimi: | can't believe that, after all this time, you are almost finished. The others are going to freak out when they see you. She walks back to the table deep in thoughts and starts fiddling with the components. Mimi: | haven't seen them in a while you know. Ever since... Well, let's just say it hasn't been the same without you. Mimi: (smiling). So the brave musketeer is nothing but a scared little mouse actually. Jaco jumps up from his desk with a shriek. Sameera: What's the matter? Jaco: (terrified) SPIDER! Sameera: Oh don't be silly, Jaco, that little guy can't hurt you. Jaco: Get it off! Get it off me! Elton gets up and catches the spider holding it with both hands. Elton: | don't know, Sameera. It seems quite vicious actually. | mean a big hairy beast like this could easily force its way through my fingers and jump on Jaco here. Page 4 of &

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4.1 Discuss the relationship between Jaco, Sameera, Mimi and Elton. (2) 4.2 "\ can’t believe that, after all this time, you are almost finished.” 4.2.1 What has Mimi been doing? (1) 4.2.2 Why did she do this? (2) 4.3 Describe the character of Dwight based on his behaviour towards Sameera. (2) 44 In your own words explain how E-2.0 was responsible for reuniting the friends. (3) {10} Page 5 of 5

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