The artist makes use of perspective, tone, colour, lighting and brushwork to create the three-dimensional effect of the picture.
No of words: 300
Part 2 Literature
Read the sonnet by Anna Seward (1742 - 1809), "Sonnet. December Morning (Resource book 1, A27). Write a continuous analysis of the poem, using the questions below as the focus for your answer)
Questions
- Explain, using your own words as far as possible, lines 1 to 9, up to the word 'given'.
- Elaborate what the main purpose of the sestet is, using specific textual references to support your answer.
- Comment on the importance of the rhyme pattern throughout the sonnet.
- To what extent has the port conveyed her message successfully? (Here you may want to consider the original purpose of the sonnet as a poetic form).
"Sonnet. December Morning" is written by Anna Seward. In this analysis, I will comment on the purpose of the sestet, rhyme pattern and message that the poet wants to convey.
This sonnet of fourteen lines is divided into the octave, which stretches to line 9, and the sestet, which starts in the middle of line 9. In the octave, the poet comments that she likes to wake up before the dawn. She gets to see the sun rising on the winter's morning. She describes the sun shining into the room through the misty window and the curtains shine cheerfully. The octave is mainly descriptive and talks about the dawn of a winter's day.
In the sestet, there is a change of direction in the feeling and thought of the sonnet. It is marked by the turn with the word 'Then' in the middle of line 9. The sestet mentions the gratefulness of living and the importance of time. It moves the poem to a conclusion.
The rhyme scheme of this sonnet is Petrarchan - ABBA ABBA in the octave and CDC DCD in the sestet. The octave is further divided into two quatrains of four lines each and the sestet into two tercets of three lines each. In the octave, the rhyme words are 'light', 'sight', 'white' and 'height'. Some are half rhymes like 'illume' and 'room'. In the sestet, the rhyme words are 'decree', 'glee' and 'free' and 'unfold', 'gold' and 'old'. The rhyme pattern affects the way we read this sonnet.
In this sonnet, the poet reflects on beauty of nature in short dawn in contrast to the lack of time. The two parts contrast the beginning of a new day to old age. The poet has successfully portray a vivid picture of dawn and gets the readers to think of the preciousness of time.
No. of words : 307
Part 3 Music
Use the technical musical terms that you have learned in Unit 3 to analyse this song. What are its distinctive features? Pay close attention to the melody, rhythm and texture the instruments create.
The song 'For no one' by the Beatles is a song that is melodious. The song involves different types of instruments and the melody, rhythm and texture combine to give the song its characteristic.
This is a repetitive song, using only a few melodic patterns. The overall pattern is AAB AAB AAB. The first verse starts with a clavichord and vocal voice. In the second verse, the melody is similar to verse 1. After the second, the bass guitar and the tambourine are introduced and stay throughout the entire song. In the third verse, the piano comes in and the melody changes. The first melody is repeated again in verse 4. In verse 5, the vocal voice is replaced by a French horn which plays another melody. In verse 6, the B pattern appears again. The AAB structure repeats itself from verse 7 to 9. The French horn makes an appearance in verse 8 and at the end of the song in verse 9 the last couple of notes.
The rhythm and the pitch of this song are constant throughout. The song has a regular pulse throughout. The vocal voice is melodious and constant. The timbre of the different instruments gives texture to the song. Verse 1 and 2 uses only the vocal voice and the clavichord acts as an accompanying rhythm. However, in verse 3, it is more complex. The tambourine, bass guitar and piano create a thicker texture in this melody. In verse 5, the timbre of the French horn gives the song a melancholic feel and gives variation to the song. In addition, the counterpoint where the French horn and the clavichord weave together in verse 5 and also with the voice in verse 8 provide a different texture in these verses.
This song is interesting as it uses rhythm, melody and the timbre of different instruments to provide texture.
No. of words : 313
Part 4 Philosophy
Questions
- Fill in the missing premise and the conclusion in Pinnie's argument. What form of argument is it?
Premise 1: Any system, which equates everybody to everybody else, cannot allow great man to arise.
Premise 2: Democracy is a system which equates everybody to everybody else.
Conclusion: Therefore, great men cannot arise in Democracy.
Pinnie's argument is a deductive argument. It is constructed in such a way that the premises are true. Therefore, the conclusion must be true.
- Find an example of an inductive argument in Dina's argument.
An inductive argument is based on evidence that cannot be conclusive only probable and not certain. An example of an inductive argument is:
Premise 1: Past societies have shown that great man like Socrates and Nelson Mandela arose out of democracy
Conclusion: Therefore, great men can arise in Democracy.
- Write your own argument supporting democracy (Dina) or otherwise (Pinnie).
I support Democracy. Democracy is a government where all the people are given equal rights. People are the ones who decide on who rules and the people who rules will be given authority to make decisions.
In democracy, the belief is that the people get to vote and decide. The majority rules and the minority will be given respect. This provides a system that is fair and just. Everyone gets to give a vote. Nobody can say that they are unaccounted for.
In democracy, there is freedom. People are allowed to choose and make a decision without any repercussion.
Even though the minority did not vote in favour of the system, they will still be given the same rights. There will be no discrimination to anyone. This makes everyone equal and there is no reason to fight. This will make the society a peaceful one.
Therefore, in democracy, there is justice, freedom and peace.
No. Of words: 154
