Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University

Rawatbhata Road, Kota (Raj.)

Post Graduate Degree Programme

M.A..(Previous) English
Session : 2017-2018

Home Assignment for Internal Evaluation

MAEG-01 to MAEG-04
Department of English
Submit 45 days before your Term-end examination
M.A.English Programme (Previous)
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 English Language &Communication Skills
Paper MAEG-01
Max Marks: 20
Note: The Internal Assignment has been divided into three sections A, B, and C.
Write Answer as per the given instruction.
Section A (Very Short Answer Type Questions)
Note: Answer all questions. As per the nature of the question you delimit
your answer in one word, one sentence or maximum up to 30 words.4x1=04
Q.1 a.) Fill in the correct forms of verbs.
i) I have……… (Be) to America.
ii) P.M.Modi………. (visit) Kota on 15the August.

b) Do as directed.
i) Sit down(change into passive)
ii) My father beat me.(change into passive)

c) Change into indirect speech.

a) He said, “He goes for a morning walk daily.”
b) “Shut up”, said my teacher.
d). Frame sentences of the following patterns.
a) Subject+transitive verb+direct object+indirect object.
b) Subject+transitive verb+indirect object+direct object.

Section-B (Short Answer Questions)

Note: Answer any 2 questions. Each answer should not exceed 100
words. Each question carries 4 marks. 2x4=08

Q2. Explain in brief the characteristic of a report.

Q3. Enumerate various methods for Note making.
Q4. Discuss verbal and non verbal as basic forms of communication.
Q5. What do you understand by Research? How is it a significant in
language and literature?
Section ‘C’
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any one question. You have to delimit your each answer
maximum up to 500 words. Each question carries 08 marks.
1x8=08
Q6. Write a report on the Demonetization in India and its effect on commom
person.
Q7. Write an essay on anyone.
a) Corruption in India.
b) Taxes in India with reference to GST.
c) Digitalization in India.

Q8. Discuss the morphology with suitable examples.

 Renaissance to Jacobean Age
Paper MAEG-02
Max Marks: 20
Note: The Internal Assignment has been divided into three sections A, B,
and C. Write Answer as per the given instruction.
Section A
(Very Short Answer Type Questions)
Note: Answer all questions. As per the nature of the question you
delimit your answer in one word, one sentence or maximum up to
30 words. 4x1=04

Q.1
a. Name the Inn where the travelers met?
b. Who wrote the Prologue to Canterbury Tales?
c. Who is the central character in play The Duchess of Malfi?
d. What is the role of an old man in Dr.Faustus?
Section-B
(Short Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any 2 questions. Each answer should not exceed 100
words. Each question carries 4 marks. 2x4=08
Q2. What are the symbols used by Chaucer in Canterbury Tales?
Q3. Define conceit and supply suitable examples from Donne’s poems.
Q4. Write the theme of the poem The Canonisation.
Q5. Write the names of Universities wits and their contribution to Elizabeth
Drama?
Section ‘C’
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any one question. You have to delimit your each answer
maximum up to 500 words. Each question carries 08 marks.
1x8=08
Q7. Discuss the poetic justice in King Lear?
Q8. Write a critical appreciation of the poem Give Place Ye lovers.
Q8. Discuss As You like it as a typical comedy.
 Caroline and Reformation Age
Paper MAEG-03

Max Marks: 20
Note: The Internal Assignment has been divided into three sections A, B, and C.
Write Answer as per the given instruction.
Section A
(Very Short Answer Type Questions)
Note: Answer all questions. As per the nature of the question you delimit
your answer in one word, one sentence or maximum up to 30 words.
4x1=04
Q.1
a. In which poem Biblical background is in main frame?
b. What kind of poem is Ode to Evening?
c. ‘Path of Glory leads but to graveyard’ is the famous line of?
d. Who wrote Absalom and Achitophel?
Section-B
(Short Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any 2 questions. Each answer should not exceed 100
words. Each question carries 4 marks.
2x4=08
Q2. Write the theme of Ode to Evening.
Q3. Discuss Absalom and Achitophel as an allegory based on political satire.
Q4. Write a note on the use of pastoral imagery in Blake’s the chimney
sweeper.
Q5. Write an essay on Thomas Gray as a transition poet..
Section ‘C’
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any one question. You have to delimit your each answer
maximum up to 500 words. Each question carries 08 marks.
Q6. Write an essay on the metaphysical poets of the seventeenth century.
Q7. Write a note on Mysticism in Blake’s poetry?
Q8. Write a note on gossiping in school for scandal.
 The Romantic Age
Paper MAEG-04
Max Marks: 20
Note: The Internal Assignment has been divided into three sections A, B, and C.
Write Answer as per the given instruction.
Section A
(Very Short Answer Type Questions)
Note: Answer all questions. As per the nature of the question you delimit
your answer in one word, one sentence or maximum up to 30 words.
4x1=04

Q1.
a. . Define the term ode.
b. Who wrote The Eve of St.Agues.
c. . Who wrote Adonais and to whom is it dedicated?
d. When did Keats die?

Section-B
(Short Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any 2 questions. Each answer should not exceed 100
words. Each question carries 4 marks.
2x4=08
Q2. What do you mean by Romantic? Write a note on Romantic Revival.
Q3. Discuss the satirical elements in Lord Byron’s poem The Vision of
Judgment.
Q4. Throw some light on the medieval character of Coleridge’s poetry.
Q5. Write the theme of Ode to the West Wind.
Section ‘C’
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any one question. You have to delimit your each answer
maximum up to 500 words. Each question carries 08 marks.
Q5. Write about the supernatural agencies used by Coleridge in Christabel.
Q6. Discuss the concept of Poetry and poetic diction as explained by
Wordsworth in preface to lyrical ballads.
Q7. Write an essay on pathos and Humour in Charles lamb’s essays.