Answer to Question #211950 in English for and

Question

3.2. Read the following scenario and then answer the questions that follow: Mr Sono is a Foundation Phase teacher who has come to realise that half of his Grade 2 learners are demotivated to read books. Their parents are frustrated, and they demand that he does something to motivate their children to read. How should he deal with this challenge and instil a passion for reading in these learners? (5) 3.3 Distinguish between figurative and literal meaning and provide an example of each. (6) 3.4 What is the difference between “denotative meaning” and “connotative meaning”? (4) 3.5 Explain in your own words the meaning of the term “creative opportunities

Answer 1

passion to read

1. Surround kids with good books
2. Read books aloud
3. Show students how much you love reading.

 figurative and literal meaning

• Literal language means simple and easy to understand language, while figurative language is use of similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification to describe something often through comparison with something different. For examples  Literal Descriptions can be Grass looks green or Sand feels rough. while figurative can be as white as snow

 “denotative meaning” and “connotative meaning”

•  Denotation refers to the most basic or specific meaning of a word. In contrast, a connotation is an idea that is suggested by or associated with a word.

creative opportunities

• having the ability or power to create