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Introduction To Literally Genres Question Paper

Introduction To Literally Genres

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Literature

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
OPEN LEARNING AND INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMMES
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ALT 101: INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY GENRES
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DATE: Wednesday 9th July 2008 TIME: 8.00 ? 10.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions. Show relevance and precision.
Question ONE (1) is compulsory.
I. .EITHER (A)
i)
Define and illustrate any five types of characters in literary works. (10 marks)
ii)
Illustrate the meaning of the following aspects of literature:
(a)
Symbolism
(b)
Action
(c)
Resolution.
(10 marks)
(iii)
Show your understanding of any five aspects of the literary process. (10 marks)
OR (B) Clearly illustrate your understanding of the following terms:
i) Literature
ii) Performance
iii) Plot
iv) Symbolism
v) Literary language
(30 marks)
2.
Discuss the functions of narrators in prose fiction works.(20 marks)
3.
In reference to the novels and the short stories you have studied, show the differences between a novel and a short story. (20 marks)
4.
Define tragic drama and illustrate any of it?s six major elements. Refer to the primary texts. (20 marks)
5.
In reference to Charles Dicken?s Hard Times, discuss the major structural elements in the novel. (20 marks)
6.
Show the importance of the following elements of literary works:
(a) Dialogue
(b) Setting
(20 marks)
7.
Read the poem below and answer the following questions:
(a) Identify and explain any three major stylistic devices used in the poem. (6 marks)
(b) Discuss any two themes explored in the poem. (6 marks)
(c) What kind of setting and tone are adopted in the poem and why? (5 marks)
(d) What kind of a poem is this? Justify your answer. (3 marks)

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