English Major DSC Paper No. 2

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Write a detailed note on the following figures of speech: (1) Hyperbole (2) Synecdoche

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to create emphasis or a dramatic effect. Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part of something represents the whole, or the whole represents a part.

Write a summary of the poem In Memory of W. B. Yeats by W. H. Auden.

Auden's poem is a complex and moving meditation on the life and death of the Irish poet W. B. Yeats. The poem explores themes of mortality, legacy, and the nature of art. Auden uses a variety of literary devices, including imagery, symbolism, and irony, to reflect on Yeats's influence on his own life and work.

Write a detailed note on epic as one of the forms of poetry.

An epic poem is a long narrative poem that celebrates the deeds of a heroic figure and often involves supernatural elements. It typically focuses on the founding or development of a nation or culture.

Write a detailed note on the blank verse as a prominent stanza form of English literature.

Blank verse is a poetic form that uses unrhymed iambic pentameter, which means each line has ten syllables with an alternating pattern of unstressed and stressed syllables (da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM). It gives the poem a sense of naturalness and conversational tone. Signup and view all the answers

Write a detailed note on the following topics: (1) Ode (2) Elegy

An ode is a lyrical poem that is usually characterized by its elevated tone and formal structure, often celebrating a specific person, object, or event. An elegy is a poem of mourning, usually for someone who has died. Signup and view all the answers

Give an account of all figures of speech prescribed in your syllabus in short.

You'll need to refer to your specific syllabus to provide an account of the figures of speech prescribed. Review the specific figures of speech required and their definitions from your syllabus. Signup and view all the answers

Write a short account on following topics: (1) Heroic Couplet (2) Spenserian Stanza

A heroic couplet is a pair of rhyming lines written in iambic pentameter. A poem written in heroic couplets typically focuses on serious topics. The Spenserian stanza is a nine-line stanza that has a specific rhyme scheme and meter. It is known for its elegance and flowing rhythm. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Synecdoche

A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa.