Vinoba Bhave University 2008 Post Graduate Diploma Journalism (Oriya) B.A- English Part2 - Question Paper

Full Marks : 100

1. Explain, with reference to the context, any three of the following choosing at least one from each Group:    7x3

GROUPA

(a)    I have great comfort from this fellow: Methiuks he hath no drowning mark upon him; his complexion is perfect gallows. Stand fast, good Fate to his hanging! make the rope of his destiny our cable, for our own doth little advantage!

If he be not born to be hanged, our case is miserable.

(b)    You taught me language: any my profit ont Is,

I known how to curse. The red plague rid you For learning me your language )

(c) No, not so much perdition as an hair, Be tied to any creature in the vessel which thou heard story, which these sawsts ink, sitdown; For thou must now know further.

GROUPB

(*) Then his wife said, ⁴It was not for nothing I dreamt your hair had turned grey. You remember ? You should not have started that day.

(b) Then 1 would murmur: Thank you ! Good morning, Mr. Gessler. Good morning ! he would reply, still looking at the- leather in his hand. And as I moved to the door, I would hear the tip-tap of his bast slippers restoring him, up the stairs, to his dream of boots.

{c) And what did Acton Sahib have to say to you,

Mr. Sharma ? asked Miss Violet Dixon. the plain sunb-nosed Anglo - Indian typist, in her singsong voice.

2.    Write a critical appreciation of¹A Love Story

Or

Write a critical appreciation of God Secs The Truth But Waits'.

Or

Write a critical appreciation of Quality \

3.    Critically estimate The Tempest as a Shakespearean comedy.

Or

Sketch the character of Prospero. Would you call him perfect ?

Or

¹ The Tempest is more a criticism of life than

¹ a criticism of the times . Discuss.

4. Read the given lines carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Why do the bells of Christmas ring?

Why do little children sing ?

Once a lovely shining star,

Seen by shepherds from a far,

Gently moved until its light Made a mangers cradle bright.

There a darling baby lay,

Pillowed soft upon the hay;

And its Mother sang and smiled;

* This is Christ, the holy child ! *

Therefore bells for Christmas ring,

Thereiore little children sing.

U) How is Christmas celebrated?

(b)    What is tbe significance of Christmas ?

(c)    How did the shepherds come to know of Christs birth ?

id) Where did they meet Virgin Mary and her babe ?

5.    Define any two of the following literary terms: 5x2 (a) Comedy.

ib) Poetic Justice (cl Soliloquy id) Catharsis.

6.    A Book Fair was organised in your city. You visited the fair and was impressed by it. Write a report in about 100 words for publication in a newspaper. Give a suitable title to your report.    15

Or

Write a report on a Bund call given by a political party against the price hike in petroleum products. Give a suitable title to your report.

7.    There is frequent power cut and voltage fluctuation in your area causing great inconvenience and damaging electrical appliances. Write a letter to the Assistant Engineer of the Electricity Board of your area explaining the difficulties you face, seeking quick action.    12

Or

Write a letter to your friend describing an interesting incident that has taken place in your family.