Literary Criticism II - Assignments Overview
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Which theme is central to the poem 'Ambrosia Dripped'?

  • The passage of time
  • Social inequality
  • The exploration of human emotions (correct)
  • Nature as an antagonist

    • The novel 'Samskara' deals exclusively with happy human experiences.

    False

    Which of the following concepts is primarily associated with Jacques Derrida?

  • Post-Modernism
  • Feminist Criticism
  • Dialogic Imagination
  • Structure, Sign and Play (correct)

    • What is the primary focus of modernism in literature?

    <p>A break from traditional forms and a focus on individual experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Frantz Fanon's 'The Wretched of the Earth' discusses the psychological effects of colonialism.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The character Indulekha is primarily associated with the novel ______.

    <p>Indulekha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Dalit Literature as mentioned by Arjun Dangle?

    <p>It addresses the struggles and experiences of marginalized communities in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following themes to their corresponding literary works:

    <p>Samskara = Psychological weaknesses and strengths Godan = Human values and failings Evam Indrajit = Theme and structure analysis Puppets = Main thematic exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    M.Hiriyanna discusses the main aspects of Indian __________ in his essay.

    <p>Aesthetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does satire play in novels according to the assignment?

    <p>To critique societal norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following critics with their respective works or concepts:

    <p>Tim Wood = Post-Modernism Elaine Showalter = Feminine/Feminist/Female stages Catherine Belsey = Cultural History Andrew Dix = Begining Film Studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Subrahmanya Bharati is known for his emphasis on themes related to social reform.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criticism is often voiced against the archetypal approach to literature?

    <p>It ignores historical context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the dramatic technique applied in 'Evam Indrajit'.

    <p>It involves innovative use of space and time to enhance character development and thematic exploration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Communicative skills necessary for law students include only writing skills.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the significance of English vocabulary in advertising entail?

    <p>It helps convey messages effectively and appeals to the target audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Stevens imply when he states that poetry 'has to think about war'?

    <p>War is a central theme in modern poetry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The significance of Rodin's 'The Thinker' is unrelated to the theme of The Hairy Ape.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theme of Robert Frost’s prescribed poem?

    <p>The theme explores the complexity of human emotions and nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, children symbolize ______ to the couples.

    <p>loss and failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a theme examined in the study of Colonial/Post-Colonial Literatures?

    <p>Modernism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following topics with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Feminist Concern = Focus on gender equality and women's rights Absurd Drama = Themes of existentialism and meaninglessness Confessional Poetry = Personal emotions and experiences Black Literature = Expressions of African American life and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural tendencies does Ellison satirize in The Invisible Man?

    <p>Ellison critiques racial stereotypes and social structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Death of a Salesman is considered a tragedy of an extraordinary man.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes 'English for Religion'?

    <p>A way to express spiritual concepts and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Informal style is characterized by formal vocabulary and structured sentences.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key feature of the language of sports?

    <p>Specific terminology and jargon related to sports activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    English is widely considered the language of ______ and ______.

    <p>Science, Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step involved in identifying a writer’s intention?

    <p>Reading only the first paragraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A well-structured paragraph only requires an introduction, with no need for supporting sentences.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one technique used in effective telephone conversations.

    <p>Active listening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of report writing with their descriptions:

    <p>Research Report = Presents findings of an investigation Progress Report = Details the ongoing status of a project Incident Report = Documents an event that has occurred Technical Report = Explains technical information in detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    401EG21: Literary Criticism II - Assignment 1

    • Tim Wood's ideas on Postmodernism: Examine the core tenets of Wood's perspective on Postmodern literature.
    • Criticism of the archetypal approach: Identify common critiques of using archetypes in literary analysis.
    • Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth: Provide a detailed summary of Fanon's work, focusing on key arguments and themes.
    • Jacques Derrida's concept of Structure, Sign, and Play: Explain Derrida's deconstructionist ideas around structure, signs, and play in literature.
    • Elaine Showalter's Feminine, Feminist, and Female stages: Describe Showalter's framework for understanding the evolution of female writing.
    • M.M. Bakhtin's "Introduction to Dialogic Imagination": Outline the essential components of Bakhtin's theory of dialogism.

    401EG21: Literary Criticism II - Assignment 2

    • M. Hiriyanna's "The Main Aspects of Indian Aesthetic": Summarize Hiriyanna's key ideas on Indian aesthetics.
    • Salient features of Dalit Literature (Arjun Dangle): Detail the characteristics of Dalit literature as described by Dangle.
    • Catherine Belsey's Towards a Cultural History in Theory and Practice: Evaluate Belsey's perspectives on cultural history in literary theory and practice.
    • Andrew Dix's Beginning Film Studies, focusing on Star Studies and Ideology: Analyze Dix's insights on star studies and ideology in film.

    402EG21: Communicative English II - Assignment 1

    • Significance of English vocabulary in advertising: Explain the importance of vocabulary choices in advertising effectiveness.
    • Communicative skills for law students: Identify essential communication skills needed by law students.
    • Short notes on (any two): English for Religion; Informal Style; Language of Sports; English as the language of Science and Technology: Provide concise summaries for two of the topics.
    • Identifying a writer's intention: Outline steps involved in determining the author's intent within a text.
    • Paragraph structure and development: Describe elements of effective paragraph writing.
    • Analysis of the provided passage about Indian rivers: Answer questions related to the passage (passage not provided here).
    • Role of soft skills in personality development: Discuss how soft skills contribute to personal growth.
    • Factors contributing to impressive speech: Identify elements that make a speech effective and engaging.
    • Telephone conversation techniques: Outline techniques for effective telephone communication.

    402EG21: Communicative English II - Assignment 2

    • Main features of imaginative writing: Describe the defining characteristics of imaginative writing.
    • Report writing definition and types: Define report writing and list various types of reports.
    • Essay writing (topics: Students and politics; Education and its uses; Uses of Libraries): Write essays on the three topics and determine the essay types used.
    • Analysis of the poem "The Tables Turned": Analyze the poem for themes, imagery, rhyming schemes, and symbols. (Poem not provided here.)
    • Short notes on: Register; Linking words; Stress and intonation; Narrative writing; Figures of speech: Provide brief descriptions for each term.

    403EG21: Indian Literature in Translation - Assignment 1

    • Short notes on: Social Reform; Indian Society and Literature; Novel as Satire; Dramatic Technique; Modernism: Provide concise descriptions of these literary concepts within the context of Indian literature.
    • Essay on the Emergence of Regional Literature: Write an essay discussing the rise of regional literature in India.
    • Central theme of "Ambrosia Dripped": Analyze the central theme of the poem (poem not provided here).
    • Thematic concerns in Subrahmanya Bharati's poems: Discuss the main themes in Subrahmanya Bharati's poetry.
    • Theme and structure of Evam Indrajit: Analyze the theme and structural elements of the play.
    • Badal Sircar's characterization in Evam Indrajit: Assess Sircar's techniques in portraying characters in the play.

    403EG21: Indian Literature in Translation - Assignment 2

    • Samskara as a story of human existence: Discuss Samskara as a portrayal of human strengths and weaknesses.
    • Character sketch of Indulekha: Draw a character sketch of Indulekha (from a text not provided here).
    • Relevance of human values and failings in Godan: Analyze the continuing relevance of the human aspects depicted in Godan.
    • Main theme of G.V. Krishna Rao's Puppets: Describe the central theme of Rao's novel.

    404EG21: American Literature II - Assignment 1

    • Short notes on: Feminist Concern; Searching for Roots; Absurd Drama; Black Literature; Confessional Poetry; Existentialism in Drama: Provide concise explanations of these literary topics relevant to American literature.
    • Essay on the Emergence of Regional Literature (American context): Discuss the development of regional literature in the United States.
    • "Of Modern Poetry" and the concept of war: Interpret Stevens' statement about poetry and war in his poem.
    • Critical estimate of Robert Frost's poem: Analyze a poem by Robert Frost (poem not provided here).
    • Rodin's "The Thinker" and its significance in The Hairy Ape: Discuss the significance of the sculpture in O'Neill's play.
    • Central theme of "Poppies in July": Analyze the central theme of the poem (poem not provided here).

    404EG21: American Literature II - Assignment 2

    • Symbolism of children in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: Analyze the symbolic meaning of children in Albee's play.
    • Death of a Salesman as a tragedy of a common man: Examine Miller's play as a tragedy in the context of an ordinary individual.
    • Hemingway's symbolism in The Old Man and the Sea: Analyze the use of symbolism in Hemingway's novel.
    • Satire in Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man: Identify the cultural targets of satire in Ellison's novel.

    405EG21: Colonial/Post-Colonial Literatures II - Assignment 1

    • Short notes on (any three): Colonialism; Theme of alienation; Cross-cultural conflict; Realism in Canadian Literature; Racial oppression; Search for Identity: Provide concise explanations of these topics within a colonial/post-colonial context.
    • Emergence of Black Women's Writings: Discuss the rise and development of Black women's literature.
    • Critical analysis of A.D. Hope's "Australia": Provide a critical analysis of Hope's poem (poem not provided here).

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