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Which theme is central to the poem 'Ambrosia Dripped'?
Which theme is central to the poem 'Ambrosia Dripped'?
The novel 'Samskara' deals exclusively with happy human experiences.
The novel 'Samskara' deals exclusively with happy human experiences.
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Which of the following concepts is primarily associated with Jacques Derrida?
Which of the following concepts is primarily associated with Jacques Derrida?
What is the primary focus of modernism in literature?
What is the primary focus of modernism in literature?
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Frantz Fanon's 'The Wretched of the Earth' discusses the psychological effects of colonialism.
Frantz Fanon's 'The Wretched of the Earth' discusses the psychological effects of colonialism.
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The character Indulekha is primarily associated with the novel ______.
The character Indulekha is primarily associated with the novel ______.
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What is the primary focus of Dalit Literature as mentioned by Arjun Dangle?
What is the primary focus of Dalit Literature as mentioned by Arjun Dangle?
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Match the following themes to their corresponding literary works:
Match the following themes to their corresponding literary works:
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M.Hiriyanna discusses the main aspects of Indian __________ in his essay.
M.Hiriyanna discusses the main aspects of Indian __________ in his essay.
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What role does satire play in novels according to the assignment?
What role does satire play in novels according to the assignment?
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Match the following critics with their respective works or concepts:
Match the following critics with their respective works or concepts:
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Subrahmanya Bharati is known for his emphasis on themes related to social reform.
Subrahmanya Bharati is known for his emphasis on themes related to social reform.
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What criticism is often voiced against the archetypal approach to literature?
What criticism is often voiced against the archetypal approach to literature?
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Describe the dramatic technique applied in 'Evam Indrajit'.
Describe the dramatic technique applied in 'Evam Indrajit'.
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Communicative skills necessary for law students include only writing skills.
Communicative skills necessary for law students include only writing skills.
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What does the significance of English vocabulary in advertising entail?
What does the significance of English vocabulary in advertising entail?
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What does Stevens imply when he states that poetry 'has to think about war'?
What does Stevens imply when he states that poetry 'has to think about war'?
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The significance of Rodin's 'The Thinker' is unrelated to the theme of The Hairy Ape.
The significance of Rodin's 'The Thinker' is unrelated to the theme of The Hairy Ape.
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What is the theme of Robert Frost’s prescribed poem?
What is the theme of Robert Frost’s prescribed poem?
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In Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, children symbolize ______ to the couples.
In Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, children symbolize ______ to the couples.
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Which of the following is NOT a theme examined in the study of Colonial/Post-Colonial Literatures?
Which of the following is NOT a theme examined in the study of Colonial/Post-Colonial Literatures?
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Match the following topics with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following topics with their corresponding descriptions:
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What cultural tendencies does Ellison satirize in The Invisible Man?
What cultural tendencies does Ellison satirize in The Invisible Man?
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Death of a Salesman is considered a tragedy of an extraordinary man.
Death of a Salesman is considered a tragedy of an extraordinary man.
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What best describes 'English for Religion'?
What best describes 'English for Religion'?
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Informal style is characterized by formal vocabulary and structured sentences.
Informal style is characterized by formal vocabulary and structured sentences.
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What is one key feature of the language of sports?
What is one key feature of the language of sports?
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English is widely considered the language of ______ and ______.
English is widely considered the language of ______ and ______.
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Which of the following is NOT a step involved in identifying a writer’s intention?
Which of the following is NOT a step involved in identifying a writer’s intention?
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A well-structured paragraph only requires an introduction, with no need for supporting sentences.
A well-structured paragraph only requires an introduction, with no need for supporting sentences.
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Name one technique used in effective telephone conversations.
Name one technique used in effective telephone conversations.
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Match the types of report writing with their descriptions:
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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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Explore key concepts in Literary Criticism II through detailed analyses of influential works and theories. Delve into the perspectives of Tim Wood, Frantz Fanon, Jacques Derrida, Elaine Showalter, and M.M. Bakhtin. Each assignment challenges you to critically engage with significant literary frameworks and ideas.
