Question 4

ANALYSING A CARTOON

NOTE:

• For one-word answers, write only the question number and word.
• For multiple-choice questions, write only the question number and the letter

(A–D) of the correct answer.
Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions.

TEXT E

NOTE: In this cartoon, the older lady is the teacher and Thandi is the learner.

4.1 Refer to frame 1.

State TWO ways in which the cartoonist shows that Thandi is frantically trying to erase her mistake. (2)

4.2 Refer to frame 2.

Why does the teacher’s posture change to an upright position? (1)

4.3 Refer to frame 3.

4.3.1 What TWO techniques does the cartoonist use to show that Thandi is shocked? (2)

4.3.2 Provide the correct English word for ‘erasist’. (1)

4.4 Refer to frame 4.

4.4.1 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence:
The word ‘viral’ means …

A news that is spread rapidly.
B a disease that is spread rapidly.
C bad behaviour resulting in punishment.
D being outspoken and confident. (1)

4.4.2 How do you know that Thandi was punished by the teacher? (1)

4.5 Considering the cartoon as a whole, do you think that it was right of the teacher
to have punished Thandi? Discuss your view. (2)

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