Stylistics And Literary Techniques Question Paper

Stylistics And Literary Techniques

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Literature

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF ARTS

ALT 300: STYLISTICS AND LITERARY TECHNIQUES
DATE: Tuesday 8th January 2008

TIME: 3.30pm ? 5.30pm
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INSTRUCTIONS
a.
This examination contains two sections
b.
Answer at least one question from each section
c.
Respond to three questions only
d.
Clarity and precision will be rewarded.
e.
Students are encouraged to use as many illustrative texts as possible

Section One
1.
What would you consider as the best definition of style? Explain.

2.
?The aspects of form cannot be looked at in isolation, but as parts of the same
body?. Discuss the validity of this statement in relation to any literary text.

3.
?Content is not just the ideas in a text but also the attitude of the writer and the
feelings aroused in a reader?. Do you agree with this statement? Explain.

4.
Discuss the term poetic license showing its importance in literature.

5.
Write an essay entitled ?literary conformity and deviation at the semantic level?.

Section Two
6.
Read the following poem and attempt a stylistic analysis. (attached)

7.
Read the passage below and subject it to a literary discussion. (attached)

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