Afrikaans First Additional Language · Grade 12 CAPS
Prose & Drama Analysis Techniques
Prose & Drama Analysis Techniques is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Afrikaans First Additional Language CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What Afrikaans word means "protagonist", the main character around whom the story centres?
Protagonis
Antagonis
Verteller
Toeskouer
Answer: Protagonis — "Protagonis" (protagonist) is the main character around whom the story centres.
Easy
2. What is the term for a character who changes or develops significantly over the course of a story?
Dynamic character (dinamiese karakter)
Static character (statiese karakter)
Protagonist
Antagonist
Answer: Dynamic character (dinamiese karakter) — A dynamic character ("dinamiese karakter") changes or develops significantly over the course of the story, often as a result of conflict or events experienced.
Medium
3. What term describes revealing a character's trait through their actions and dialogue, requiring the reader to infer it, rather than stating it directly?
Answer: Indirect characterisation — Indirect characterisation reveals a trait through a character's actions, dialogue, thoughts, or how others react to them, requiring the reader to infer the trait.
