3rd Semester MJC-4 Model Question paper by PKG Sir, Semester-III Course Code: A/ENG/302/MJC-4,Bankura University 3rd Semester MJC-4 Model Question paper by PKG Sir

 

3rd Semester MJC-4 Model Question paper by PKG Sir, Semester-III

Course Title: British Poetry and Drama: 17th and 18th Centuries

Course Code: A/ENG/302/MJC-4

Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 40

General Instructions:
1. The question paper is divided into four units.
2. Figures in the margin indicate full marks.

UNIT I: Poetry (Long Answer) [1 × 10 = 10]

Instruction: Attempt 01 question out of the following 04 options.

1. Critically examine John Milton's Paradise Lost (Book I) as a classical epic.
2. "The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n." Discuss the character of Satan in light of this statement.
3. Evaluate Alexander Pope's An Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot as a satire on the 18th-century literary landscape.
4. Discuss the use of irony and invective in Pope's An Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot.

UNIT II: Drama (Long Answer) [1 × 10 = 10]

Instruction: Attempt 01 question out of the following 02 options.

1. Discuss Thomas Otway's Venice Preserved as a typical Restoration Tragedy.
2. Analyze the theme of friendship versus political loyalty in Venice Preserved.

UNIT III: History of English Literature (Short Answer) [2 × 5 = 10]

Instruction: Attempt 02 questions out of the following 04 options. (Jacobean to Restoration Period).

1. Write a short note on the Comedy of Manners.
2. What are the chief characteristics of Metaphysical Poetry?
3. Discuss the contribution of the Cavalier Poets.
4. Briefly outline the rise of the Periodical Essay in the 18th century.

UNIT I & IV: Textual & Rhetoric (Objective/Very Short) [5 × 2 = 10]

Instruction: Attempt 05 questions out of the following 08 options.

1. What is an Epic Simile? Give one example.
2. Define the term Zeugma.
3. What is a Heroic Couplet?
4. Explain Personification with a literary example.
5. "To err is human, to forgive divine." Who wrote this?
6. Who is the character "Sporus" satire against in Pope's Epistle?
7. Name the architect of Pandemonium in Paradise Lost.
8. Define Blank Verse.

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📝 Quick Study Tips for This Paper

• For Unit I (Milton/Pope): Memorize at least 5 quotes from Satan's speeches. It adds immense weight to your answers.
• For Unit IV (Rhetoric): Don't just define the term; always provide a simple example (e.g., for Oxymoron: "sweet sorrow").
• Time Management: Dedicate 30 mins each to the Long Answers, 30 mins for the two Short Notes, and the remaining 30 mins for Objectives and revision.

Model Question Paper (Set-2)

Subject: British Poetry and Drama (17th & 18th Centuries)

Course Code: MJC-4 Max Marks: 40 Time: 2 Hours

Unit I: Poetry (Long Answer)

Answer any 01 question. [10 Marks]

1. Analyze the Invocation in Book I of Paradise Lost. How does Milton state his purpose to "justify the ways of God to men"?
2. Give a vivid description of Pandemonium as presented in Paradise Lost, Book I.
3. Sketch the character of Atticus (Joseph Addison) as portrayed by Pope in An Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot.
4. "Pope’s poetry is the poetry of the town and fashionable society." Discuss this with reference to the text prescribed.

Unit II: Drama (Long Answer)

Answer any 01 question. [10 Marks]

1. Analyze the character of Jaffeir in Venice Preserved. Is he a tragic hero or a weak traitor?
2. Discuss Venice Preserved as a political satire reflecting the Popish Plot and the Exclusion Crisis.

Unit III: History of English Literature

Answer any 02 questions. [2 x 5 = 10 Marks]

1. Discuss the contribution of John Dryden to Restoration literature.
2. Write a short note on the decline of drama during the Puritan Interregnum.
3. What is a Masque? Briefly explain its popularity in the Jacobean age.
4. Briefly discuss the features of Restoration Satire.

Unit IV: Rhetoric & Objective

Answer any 05 questions. [5 x 2 = 10 Marks]

1. Define Oxymoron with an example.
2. What is Alliteration? Give an example from any poem.
3. Define Hyperbole.
4. Explain the term Metaphor vs Simile.
5. "Shut, shut the door, good John!" Who is 'John' here?
6. Who is the "leader" of the fallen angels in Paradise Lost?
7. Name the wife of Jaffeir in Venice Preserved.
8. In which year was the English Monarchy restored (Restoration Period start)?

💡 Teacher's Note: How to Structure Your Answers

To score well in the Long Answer (10 Marks) section, follow this structure:

• Introduction (10%): Mention the Author, the Work, and the context (e.g., "Written in 1667, Paradise Lost is...").
• Body Paragraphs (80%): Use headings! For example, if discussing Satan, use headings like "Satan's Courage," "His Leadership," and "His Flaws."
• Conclusion (10%): Summarize your main point and add a critical quote if possible.

Semester-III Examination

Subject: British Poetry and Drama (17th & 18th Centuries)

Course Code: MJC-4

Set: 03

Max Marks: 40

Unit I: Poetry (Detailed Analysis)

Attempt 01 question. [10 Marks]

1. Discuss the use and significance of Epic Similes in Book I of Paradise Lost. How do they enhance the grandeur of the poem?
2. "Satan’s speeches in Book I are a masterpiece of rhetorical persuasion." Discuss.
3. Analyze the character of Sporus (Lord Hervey) in Pope’s An Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot. How does Pope contrast him with Atticus?
4. Discuss Pope’s views on the duties of a true poet and critic as reflected in the Epistle.

Unit II: Drama (Character & Theme)

Attempt 01 question. [10 Marks]

1. Compare and contrast the characters of Jaffeir and Pierre. How does Pierre act as a foil to Jaffeir?
2. Discuss the significance of the title Venice Preserved. Who preserves Venice and at what cost?

Unit III: Literary History (Specific Trends)

Attempt 02 questions. [2x5 = 10 Marks]

1. Write a short note on the Jacobean Revenge Tragedy with examples.
2. Discuss the impact of the Authorized Version of the Bible (1611) on English prose.
3. Briefly explain the characteristics of Restoration Prose (focus on Bunyan or Pepys).
4. What is the "School of Spenser" in the 17th century?

Unit IV: Rhetoric, Prosody & Textual Quiz

Attempt 05 questions. [5x2 = 10 Marks]

1. Define Apostrophe as a figure of speech.
2. What is Antithesis? Give a famous example from Pope.
3. Define Iambic Pentameter.
4. What is a Pun?
5. "What in me is dark, / Illumine..." Who says this and to whom?
6. Who is referred to as the "Wasp of Twickenham"?
7. Who is the heroine of the play Venice Preserved?
8. Name the author of The Pilgrim's Progress (Restoration Period).

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⚠️ Common Exam Mistake to Avoid:
In Unit III (History), students often confuse the "Jacobean Age" with the "Restoration Age." Remember:

• Jacobean (1603-1625): Darker, cynical, Revenge Tragedies (Webster, Tourneur).
• Restoration (1660-1700): Witty, sexually explicit, Comedy of Manners, celebration of the King's return.