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Introduction To The Theory Of Literature(Litt 111) Question Paper

Introduction To The Theory Of Literature(Litt 111)

Course:Education

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:
Answer any three questions.
Question One
Drawing examples from any works covered in class, explain the differences and similarities between the short story and the novel. (20mks)

Question Two
Discuss any five stylistic devices used in a play. (20mks)

Question Three
With reference to the poem below, identify and describe four sound items employed by the poet and explain why he has used them. (20mks)
The end begins: Words
Kalungi kabuye
Words words words
Words without wind
Words without end
Without lale what action
We stand and watch
On fireless fireplaces
Heads of clans stand and stale
They come and go
Some die by beheading
Clans have no heads
They wait in pain for peace
But peace for scattered skeletons
Reeks of blood and emptiness.
Down the countryside I know
Elephants fight daily
But the common grass I know
Under their feet
Bleeds, starched and dies
Under the strain of gun powder excepted
We are trained daily
And the mine continuous
This time again without words

Question Four
Discuss five functions of literature in the society use illustrations from text studied. (20mks)

Question Five
Citing examples, explain the main characteristics of the following types of poems. (20mks)
Ode
Ballad
Sonnet
Free verse

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