COMPULSORY ENGLISH - I
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Prose
Short-Answer Questions
1. Write a short note on the life of Anton Chekov.
2. Write a character sketch of Olga from Chekov’s The Beggar.
3. Why did C. Rammanohar Reddy write his work ‘Black Money and Black
Economy’?
4. What do you understand by the phrase ‘art for art’s sake’?
5. What is the major theme in Oscar Wilde’s works?
6. According to Nooyi, what are the 5C’s of leadership?
7. Summarize Saki’s short-story Fur.
8. Why is O. Henry’s use of language unique?
Long-Answer Questions
1. What were the themes and concerns of Chekov’s writings? Discuss.
2. Examine the theme of compassion in Chekov’s The Beggar.
3. How does Reddy suggests one must remove black money from a nation? Discuss.
4. Discuss the Nightingale’s sacrifice in Oscar Wilde’s short story.
5. Explain the link between democracy and banking brought out by Dr. Farida
Khan in her essay.
6. Examine the themes and issues in Murthy’s works.
7. Describe Saki’s writing style in reference to his short-story Fur.
8. Discuss the themes of O. Henry’s short story After Twenty Years.
POETRY
Short-Answer Questions
1. What was the Pre Raphaelite Movement?
2. What is Kleiser’s writing style?
3. According to Kleiser, why should we not act on the urge to respond to the
person who insulted us?
4. Write a short-note on the life of Grenville Kleiser.
5. What is the rhyme scheme in the poem O Captain! My Captain!?
6. Briefly mention the major theme of the poem A Prayer for My Daughter.
Long-Answer Questions
1. Analyse Rossetti’s poem Up-Hill.
2. Examine some of the themes explored in Rossetti’s poetry.
3. Summarise Grenville Kleiser’s poem Stay Calm.
4. Examine the role of the American Civil War in influencing the poem O Captain!
My Captain!.
5. Discuss some of the writing techniques Whitman uses to compose his poem O
Captain! My Captain!.
6. Describe the role of symbolism and mysticism in Yeats’ poetry
Communication and Life Skills
Short-Answer Questions
1. Why are meetings conducted?
2. What details are covered when drawing the minutes of a meeting?
3. Write a short-note on group discussions.
4. List the skills that are relevant for making a good presentation.
5. Differentiate between personal and business letters.
6. What are the various styles of a business letter?
7. List the characteristics of writing a good report.
8. What is a blog?
9. What are the advantages of using emails?
Long-Answer Questions
1. Discuss the various types of dramas.
2. Describe the ways to greet people in formal and informal situations.
3. What are the things to keep in mind while giving an interview? Discuss.
4. Explain the various steps in making a presentation.
5. Describe the various parts of a business letter.
6. Discuss the essentials of a good business report.
7. Describe the essentials of a good resume.
8. Examine the various components of non-verbal communication.
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