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Introduction To Literature Question Paper

Introduction To Literature

Course:Bachelor Of Arts Literature

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2011

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
DCC 207; INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

INSTRUCTIONS; Candidates are allowed fifteen (15) minutes to read through the question paper before the commencement of the examination. Answer any THREE questions. Question 1 is compulsory.

Q.1 a) What is literature?
b) Why should we study literature?

Q.2 With reference to the short stories studied in this course, discuss the elements of prose.

Q.3 a) Identify and briefly describe any four elements of drama.
b) How does the understanding of these elements enhance your appreciation of a drama experience?

Q.4 Using any two poems studied in class, discuss the nature of poetry .How is it different from drama and prose?

Q.5 Which of the following genres of oral literature appeals to you and why ? Illustrate your answer.
a) The oral narrative
b) The song
c) The proverb
d) The riddle

Q.6 With ample illustrations discuss the role of oral literature in society.

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