English Literature

Model Question Paper for the Students of M.P.: BA/BSc/BCom II Year- FC- Paper I (English Language & Foundation) Option in blue colour is right option. Note: Choose the correct option(50 Questions) Q.01. William Wordsworth is: (a) A playwright (b) A story teller (c) An essayist (d) A poet Q.02. William Wordsworth is a: (a) Classical poet (b) Neo- Classical poet (c) Romantic poet (d) Modern poet Q.03. Wordsworth is a poet of: (a) Japan (b) Germany (c) France (d) England Q.04. William Wordsworth is associated with: (a) Lake District (b) Somerset (c) Cornwall (d) Manchester Q.05. The meaning of ‘Solitude’ is: (a) Being alone (b) Being sad (c) Being together (d) Being in trouble Q.06. What is ‘Daffodils’? (a) An essay (b) A story (c) A poem (d) A drama Q.07. Where does the poet see the daffodils? (a) In a garden (b) In a forest (c) In a field (d) In a park Q.08. ‘I wandered lonely as a cloud’. Who is the ‘I’? (a) Poet (b) Flowers (c) Stars (d) Water Q.09. How many daffodils does ...

Model Question Paper for the Students of M.P.: BA/BSc/BCom III Year- FC- Paper I (English Language & Communication Skills) A. Choose correct option: Note: The option in blue colour is right option. 01. By profession Stephen Spender is: (a) A doctor (b) A player (c) An author (d) A musician 02. Stephen Spender is an author of: (a) Nepal (b) Germany (c) England (d) America 03. Stephen Spender is associated with: (a) France (b) India (c) England (d) Indonesia 04. ‘The Express’ is a composition by? (a) Stephen Cook (b) Stephen Leacock (c) Stephen Spender (d) Stephen Paul 05. ‘The Express’ is a very popular: (a) Essay (b) Poem (c) One Act Play (d) Biography 06. In the beginning the train of ‘The Express’ sings: (a) Quite low (b) Quite loud (c) (a) & (b) both (d) All of the above 07. ‘The glide of the train’ in ‘The Express’ has been compared to: (a) Walk of a king (b) Walk of a prince (c) Walk of a queen (d) Walk of a princess 08. William Wordsworth is one of the popular poets o...

Model Question Paper for BA/BSc/BCom I Year: FC- Paper I (B) (English Language & Indian Culture) Note: Attempt all questions Q.1. Choose correct option: 01x50 = 50 The option in red colour is right answer. 01. Adam is ----- European. (a) a (b) an (c) the (d) none 02. Mumbai is a: (a) Proper Noun (b) Common Noun (c) Collective Noun (d) Material Noun 03. ‘Himself’ is a: (a) Personal Pronoun (b) Demonstrative Pronoun (c) Interrogative Pronoun (d) Reflexive Pronoun 04. Mohan is better than: (a) I (b) me (c) my (d) mine 05. They ---- to college daily . (a) go (b) goes (c) going (d) gone 06. ‘Tomorrow’ is: (a) A noun (b) A pronoun (c) A verb (d) An adverb 07. ‘Yellow’ is: (a) a noun (b) a verb (c) an adjective (d) an adverb 08. One who loves his country is called: (a) optimist (b) pessimist (c) patriot (d) foreigner 09. Antonym of ‘fear’ is: (a) ignorance (b) courage (c) narrow (d) bondage 10. Antonyme of ‘knowledge’ is: (a) ignorance (b) courage (c) narrow (d) bondage 11. ‘Indigen...

Thoreau's Views on Government Henry David Thoreau is a multifaceted American essayist and philosopher. He has left his indelible mark on literature, philosophy activism and environmentalism. He is a central figure in the American literary movement of Transcendentalism. This literary movement emphasized intuition, individualism, and a deep connection with nature. Thoreau's writing reflected all these themes. It has often attempted to explore the natural world and its impact on the human soul. This great philosopher has expressed his influential views on government in his Civil Disobedience which was published in 1849. This essay argues for the right to disobey laws that one considers unjust. This concept later inspired leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. In his Civil Disobedience Thoreau argued that people should prioritize their own conscience and moral judgment over the dictates of the government. It is Thoreau’s belief that the government often acts against the best int...

Derrida and his Concept of Deconstruction: A short Note Introduction: Jacques Derrida is a major modern French philosopher. He is popular for developing the concept of deconstruction. This concept offers a method of analyzing texts. This famous concept criticizes the traditional Western philosophical ideas, like the idea that speech is superior to writing. This concept of Derrida is complex and multifaceted. It is often misunderstood or misrepresented. But this concept is very influential in the field of literature, law, history and political theory. Deconstruction: Deconstruction is a method of analyzing texts. The aim of this method is to challenge fixed meanings and hierarchies in texts and ideas. It exposes the inherent instability and contradictions within language itself. By deconstructing binary oppositions (like good/evil, speech/writing) Derrida reveals their interdependence. Deconstruction doesn't seek one 'true' meaning but rather a more nuanced understand...

Dhvani theory by Anandavardhana: A note The Dhvani theory is a milestone in the history of Indian literary criticism. It is Anandavardhana who outlined this theory in his most famous work Dhvanyaloka. Anandavardhana is a prominent figure in Indian literary criticism and a renowned Kashmiri scholar of the 8th or 9th century. He proposed the concept of ‘dhvani’ or ‘aesthetic suggestion’ as the soul of poetry in his Dhvanyaloka . This concept sparked a long-lasting debate in Indian aesthetics. It heavily influenced literary criticism for centuries. Dhvani theory emphasizes the emotional resonance created by a poem. According to this concept, in a poem the deeper meaning is suggested rather than directly stated. Dhvani refers to the suggestive or implied meaning in a poem. According to this concept the suggested meaning is often evoked through figures of speech. This meaning is more powerful than the literal meaning of the words. This concept is recognized for elevating the role of...

Running for Governor by Mark Twain: A Critical Commentary Mark Twain's ‘Running for Governor’ is a beautiful short work. It is full of satire and social commentary. It offers a sharp critique of American political culture of the late 19th century. In this work Twain recounts his nomination with mock seriousness. Here he has highlighted the absurdity of a political system that prioritizes popularity over qualifications. He tries to expose the hypocrisy and self-interest of political campaigns. In this composition Twain exposes the hollowness of non-committal political speeches. He further mocks the blind loyalty of party supporters who cheer for meaninglessness. This work of art is a sharp attack on political corruption. Here Twain criticizes the influence of self interest on political decisions. His portrayal of the shrewd politicians is appreciable. ‘Running for Governor’ throws light on contemporary social and political issues. The description of rampant social inequality a...