LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034  U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – GENERAL ENGLISH

AP 02

FIRST SEMESTER – NOV 2006

         EL 1051 – LITERARY APPRECIATION – I

(Also equivalent to GEL 051/ EL 1072)

 

 

Date & Time : 27-10-2006/1.00-4.00           Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

SECTION – A

 

Answer any 10 of the following in about 75 words each (10×3= 30 marks)

1. What is the usual misconception about love?
2. Why are Romeo and Juliet bothered about their names?
3. Who does the little boy symbolize  in “The Selfish Giant?”
4. Why are the adults averse towards the snow?
5. Why are the Maine woods referred to as virgin forests?
6. What argument does the hermit use to dissuade the king from killing the deer?
7. Give two reasons why the author wants a wife.
8. Why does Nora insist that she has never been understood?
9. Why is the daughter referred to as the docile cow in the poem “I Ask…Why?
10. What does W.H.Auden signify by saying the “the death of the poet was kept from his poems?”
11. Bring out the symbolic significance of the glass menagerie in the play.
12. What lessons for life did A.P.J.Kalam learn from his parents?
13. Why does George Orwell regard sports as an “unfailing cause of ill-will?”
14. What doe the author mean by seeing off the shine?
15. Why is Brady reluctant to fight against Jack?

 

SECTION B.

 

Answer any 4 of the following  in about 200 to 250 words each      (4×10=40 marks)

1. What according to Scott Peck is the distinction between falling in love and true love?
2. Discuss the divine quality of nature as portrayed by Thoreau and Kalidasa.
3. Critically examine Nora’s discussion with Helmer as a plea for women’s liberation.
4. Examine Swami and Friends as a humorous account on the importance of sports for young people.
5. How important are the early influences and experiences critical in shaping one’s future according to Dr. Kalam’s life story?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[EL 1051         Sub: Literary Appreciation]

 

1. To love is to give. Show how the little child transforms the giant’s life through his act of love.

 

SECTION C.

Answer any TWO of the following in about 300 to 400 words each.(2x 15=30 marks)

1. Write a note on the different kinds of love that have nourished your life.
2. If Chennai city is a concrete jungle what kind of relief does the sea and the beach bring to our lives?
3. Women are an integral part of men’s lives as mothers, sisters, wives and daughters. What kind of changes are necessary to make this world a safer and happier place for them?
4. Dr. Kalam has always lavished praise on his teachers for having touched and shaped his life. Can you think of any teacher who has been a  positive influence on you?
5. Do you think big sporting events like the World Football Cup, Olympics, Cricket etc play a role in promoting world peace?

 

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U.G.

LO 02

DEGREE EXAMINATION –GENERAL ENGLISH

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

EL 1051 – LITERARY APPRECIATION – I

 

 

Date & Time: 03/05/2007 / 9:00 – 12:00        Dept. No.                                                     Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

SECTION – A

 

Answer any 10 of the following in about 75 words each (10×3= 30 marks)

1. How does Scott Peck describe love?
2. Why are Romeo and Juliet bothered about their names?
3. How does the little boy bring about a change of heart in “The Selfish Giant?”
4. Why are the adults eager to get rid of the snow?
5. Why are the Maine woods referred to as virgin forests?
6. What argument does the hermit use to dissuade the king from killing the deer?
7. Give two reasons why the author wants a wife.
8. Why does Nora decide to slam the door on Helmer?
9. give two ways in which the girl child suffers in  the poem “I Ask…Why?
10. What does W.H.Auden signify by saying the “the death of the poet was kept from his poems?”
11. Bring out the connection between Laura and the glass menagerie in the play.
12. What lessons for life did A.P.J.Kalam learn from his father?
13. Why does George Orwell regard sports as an “unfailing cause of ill-will?”
14. What does the author mean by seeing off the shine?
15. Why is Brady reluctant to fight against Jack?

 

SECTION B.

Answer any 4 of the following  in about 200 to 250 words each (4×10=40 marks)

1. Show how John Keats uses the images of death and winter to highlight the fate of the unfortunate knight.
2. Discuss the union between plant life and human life as portrayed by Thoreau and Kalidasa.
3. Critically examine Nora’s discussion with Helmer as a plea for self respect and personal autonomy.
4. Examine Swami and Friends as a humorous account on the importance of sports for young people.
5. How important are the early influences and experiences critical in shaping one’s future according to Dr. Kalam’s lifestory?
6. To love is to give. Show how the little child transforms the giant’s life through his act of love.

 

SECTION C.

Answer any 2 of the following in about 300 to 400 words each. (2×15=30 marks)

22. Write a personal account of the love you have shared with a grandparent.

1. Jot down your observations during a a journey in a crowded bus on a hot summer’s day.
2. if you were a filmmaker what positive images of womanhood would you like to highlight in your films?
3. Dr. Kalam has always lavished praise on his teachers for having touched and shaped life. Can you think of any teacher who has been a positive influence on you?

26. Do you think big time cricket is getting to be dangerously corrupt with every tournament?

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – GENERAL ENGLISH

MD 1

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

EL 1051 – LITERARY APPRECIATION – I

 

 

 

Date : 22/04/2008                Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

SECTION – A

Answer any 10 of the following in about 75 words each (10 x 3 = 30 marks)

 

1. Who does the little boy symbolize in “The Selfish Giant?”
2. Why are Romeo and Juliet bothered about their names?
3. Why does Nora insist that she has never been understood?
4. give two ways in which the girl child suffers in  the poem “I Ask…Why?
5. Why are the adults eager to get rid of the snow?
6. Why are the Maine woods referred to as virgin forests?
7. What does W.H.Auden signify by saying the “the death of the poet was kept from his poems?”
8. Bring out the symbolic significance of the glass menagerie in the play.
9. What lessons for life did A.P.J.Kalam learn from his parents?
10. What is the usual misconception about love?
11. Why does George Orwell regard sports as an “unfailing cause of ill-will?”
12. What does the author mean by seeing off the shine?
13. Why is Brady reluctant to fight against Jack?
14. What argument does the hermit use to dissuade the king from killing the deer?
15. Give two reasons why the author wants a wife.

SECTION B.

Answer any 4 of the following  in about 200 to 250 words each (4×10=40 marks)

 

1. Discuss the union between plant life and human life as portrayed by Thoreau and Kalidasa.
2. To love is to give. Show how the little child transforms the giant’s life through his act of love.
3. How important are the early influences and experiences critical in shaping one’s future according to Dr. Kalam’s lifestory?
4. Critically examine Nora’s discussion with Helmer as a plea for women’s liberation.
5. Examine Swami and Friends as a humorous account on the importance of sports for young people.

SECTION C.

Answer any 2 of the following in about 300 to 400 words each. (2×15=30 marks)

 

1. 1. Write a personal account of the love you have shared with an elderly neighbour
   2. Jot down your observations during a journey in a crowded bus on a rainy day.
   3. Do you think the popularity of cricket is at the cost of other sports?
   4. Write a short essay on the abuse of women in our television serials

• write an imaginative account of an encounter with a celebrity during a journey by train.

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – GENERAL ENGLISH

XA 07

FIRST SEMESTER – November 2008

EL 1051 – LITERARY APPRECIATION – I

 

 

 

Date : 05-11-08                     Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

            SECTION – A

 

Answer any TEN of the following in about 75 words each                                      (10×3= 30 marks)

 

1. Why is love a misunderstood word?
2. How does a mere name rule the destinies of Romeo and Juliet?
3. Who does the little boy symbolize in “The Selfish Giant?”
4. Describe the children’s excitement on seeing the snow.
5. Why are the Maine woods referred to as virgin forests?
6. Why does the hermit dissuade the king from killing the deer?
7. Give two reasons why the author wants a wife.
8. Why does Nora decide to leave Helmer?
9. Why is the daughter referred to as the docile cow in the poem “I Ask…Why?
10. What does W.H.Auden signify by saying the “the death of the poet was kept from his poems?”
11. Bring out the connection between Laura and the glass menagerie in the play.
12. What lessons for life did A.P.J.Kalam learn from his parents?
13. Why does George Orwell regard sports as an “unfailing cause of ill-will?”
14. What doe the author mean by seeing off the shine?
15. Why is Brady reluctant to fight against Jack?

 

SECTION – B

 

Answer any FOUR of the following in about 200 to 250 words each                      (4×10=40 marks)

 

1. What according to Scott Peck is the distinction between falling in love and true love?
2. Discuss the harmony between human and Nature as portrayed by Thoreau and Kalidasa.
3. Critically examine Nora’s discussion with Helmer as a plea for women’s liberation.
4. Examine Swami and Friends as a humorous account of childhood.
5. How important are the early influences and experiences critical in shaping one’s future according to Dr. Kalam’s lifestory?
6. Show how the little child transforms the giant’s life through his act of love.

 

SECTION – C.

 

Answer any TWO of the following in about 300 to 400 words each                                    . (2X15=30 marks)

 

22. Write a note on the different kinds of love that you have experienced.
23. Describe a bus ride to college on a rainy day.
24. Write an article for a newspaper on the need for a more positive portrayal of women in films.
25. Recast a conversation between four friends in which you discuss your favourite politician.

1. Do you think big sporting events like the World Football Cup, Olympics, Cricket etc play a role in promoting world peace?

 

 

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U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – GENERAL ENGLISH

NM 39

FIRST SEMESTER – April 2009

EL 1051 – LITERARY APPRECIATION – I

 

 

 

Date & Time: 02/05/2009 / 1:00 – 4:00  Dept. No.                                                     Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

SECTION – A

Answer any TEN of the following in about 50 words each           (10 x 3 = 30 marks)

 

1. How is the selfish giant transformed?
2. Why is the love of Romeo and Juliet for each other doomed from the start?
3. What is Helmer’s initial reaction to the letter?
4. Give two ways in which the girl child suffers in the poem “I Ask…Why?
5. Why are the adults eager to get rid of the snow?
6. Distinguish between the laws of nature and forest laws.
7. What does W.H.Auden signify by saying the “the death of the poet was kept from his poems”?
8. Comment on the connection between the glass menagerie and laura.
9. What lessons for life did A.P.J.Kalam learn from his parents?
10. What is the usual misconception about love?
11. Do you agree with George Orwell that sports is an “unfailing cause of ill-will”?
12. What does the author mean by seeing off the shine?
13. Why is Brady reluctant to fight against Jack?
14. Why does the hermit insist that the king should not kill the deer?
15. Give two reasons why the author wants a wife.

 

SECTION B

Answer any FOUR of the following in about 200 to 250 words each    (4 x 10 = 40 marks)     

 

1. Discuss the union between plant life and human life as portrayed by Thoreau and Kalidasa.
2. How does the winter in the giant’s garden turn into spring?
3. How important are the early influences and experiences critical in shaping one’s future according to Dr. Kalam’s lifestory?
4. Do you agree with Nora’s reasons for wanting to leave?
5. Examine Swami and Friends as a humorous account on the importance of sports for young people.

SECTION C

Answer any TWO of the following in about 300 to 400 words each. (2 x 15 = 30 marks)

 

1. Write a personal account of the ups and downs in the relationship with your mother.
2. Write a humourous account of an encounter at the beach with the traffic police.
3. Do you think the cricket news is important enough to be aired on prime time TV?
4. Write a short essay on violence against women in our television serials
5. Write an imaginative account of an encounter with a celebrity during a journey by train.

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION – GENERAL ENGLISH

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EL 1053/1051 – LITERARY APPRECIATION – I

 

 

Date : 03-05-2012              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

 

SECTION A

 

Answer any six of the following in about 100 words each:                                            (6×10=60 marks)

 

1. Show how Ms. Emily’s aloofness is the reason the community both pities her and hates her.
2. Do you think the poem about the solitary reaper has message for humanity?
3. What is it about the dentist that scares the speaker?
4. Show how the snow brings out both negative and positive emotions in “London Snow.”
5. Describe autumn in all its excitement.
6. Bring out the humour in the story of the types of mustachios.
7. What cultural perceptions about marriage does the writer attack in “Why I want a wife?”

 

 

 

SECTION B

Answer any two of the following in about 200 words each:                                         (2×20=40 marks)

 

8. Show how the poem “In My Name” is a comment on the troubled and unequal race/gender relations.
9. In a dialogue with your friend, discuss the importance of sports in education.
10. Write a short review of a film you watched recently. Highlight those aspects you enjoyed most.

 

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