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East African Poetry And Drama Question Paper

East African Poetry And Drama

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In English And Linguistics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
ALT 201: EAST AFRICAN POETRY AND DRAMA

DATE: Monday 31st January, 2011
TIME: 11.00 a.m. ? 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Answer any THREE questions.
2.
You are advised to be clear and precise.

1.
Which prevalent themes do East African poets and play wrights address?

2.
Analyze John Ruganda?s The Burdens as a social critique.

3.
Discuss the use of satire in Francis Imbuga?s play, Betrayal in the City.

4.
How does Ibrahim Hussein treat History as a theme in his play, Kinjeketile?

5.
Using at least two poems you read in this course analyse the theme of social oppression as
represented by East African poets.

6.
Using any poem you read in this course discuss how effectively the poet has employed stylistic
devices to deliver his/her message.
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