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Introduction To Poetry(Litt 112) Question Paper

Introduction To Poetry(Litt 112)

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME : 2 HOURS

Instruction:
Answer three questions.
Question One
Explain the features that distinguish poetry from prose.
(10mks)
With reference to the poem "Bluebird for my Garden" provided, state and explain the phonological features employed by the poet and their effectiveness in conveying the message.
(10mks)
Bluebird for my Garden
By Herman F. Bentlimil
Little bluebird on the post
Winging sky around my garden
Let me be your gracious host
I will be your caring warden
Surely once you must have swept
Clouds as truly white as cotton
That on underside has kept
Always pure as when begotten
Flash my hedge with white and blue
Flit your magic on my fountain
I will build a box for you
Snug as tree trunks in the mountain
Call your hen and make a nest
Stay and multiply your wonder
Blue top coat on silver vest
Sky above and white cloud under

Question Two
Using relevant examples, discuss the following poetic devices. (20mks)
Rhyme
Assonance
Consonance
Alliteration

Question Three
Discuss any five functions of rhythm in poetry. (20mks)

Question Four
Explain how poets use the following resources of language. (20mks)
Phonological
Grammar
Lexis
Semantic

Question Five
Citing examples, explain the following terms as used in poetry. (20mks)
Imagery
Satire
Altitude
Tone

Introduction To Poetry(Litt 112) Question Paper

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