Prose & Drama Analysis Techniques is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 English 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. When a narrator states directly, "Sipho was a generous man," this is an example of:
Direct characterisation
Indirect characterisation
Symbolism
Personification
Answer: Direct characterisation — Direct characterisation occurs when a narrator or character states a trait explicitly, as with "Sipho was a generous man."
Easy
2. The central character around whom a story revolves is called the:
Protagonist
Antagonist
Narrator
Setting
Answer: Protagonist — The protagonist is the central character around whom the story revolves.
Medium
3. What term describes a character who undergoes significant internal change or growth over the course of a story?
Answer: Dynamic character — A dynamic character undergoes significant internal change or growth, often called a character arc, as a result of the story's events, as opposed to a static character who remains unchanged.
