BANKURA UNIVERSITY ENGLISH HONS SEC-2 SUGGESTION 2025 , B.A. Semester - II Examination, 2024

 BANKURA UNIVERSITY ENGLISH HONS SEC-2 SUGGESTION 2025 ,

 B.A. Semester - II Examination, 2024

Course ID: 20315

Course Code: A/ENG/204/SEC-2

Course Title: Creative Writing and Business Communication (NEP)

Time: 2 Hours

Full Marks: 40

The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.

Answer all the questions.

1. Answer any one of the following questions:

(1×10 = 10)

a) Identify two essential skills a creative writer must develop. Illustrate with examples.

OR

b) Imagine a dialogue between you and a character from your favourite TV series. What do you learn from this conversation?

2. Answer any one of the following questions:

(1×10 = 10)

a) "Listening is as important as speaking in business communication." — Discuss with examples.

OR

b) Write a short note on formal and informal communication with suitable illustrations.

3. Answer any one of the following questions:

(1×10 = 10)

a) Write a film review of an English movie you watched recently. Comment on its plot and message.

OR

b) Draft a newspaper report on a recent cultural event held in your college.

4. Answer any five of the following questions:

(5×2 = 10)

a) Define "free verse" in poetry.

b) What is the difference between tone and mood in writing?

c) Mention two disadvantages of written communication.

d) What are two key goals of business communication?

e) Identify two psychological barriers to communication.

f) What do you mean by the "voice" of a writer?

g) Give two examples of creative genres other than poetry or fiction.

h) What is the purpose of a conclusion in business writing?

i) Define "jargon" with an example.

j) Mention two key components of a creative title.