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2012 - 2019
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2012

A. Who was Mephistophilis?

Ans: Mephistophilis was derived by Christopher Marlow frome German Folklore where he was considered as
Demon.Marlowe has presented him as assistant of Lucifer.

B. Who is the peerless dame of Greece?

Ans: Helen of Toy was the peerless dame of Greece.

C. What is the aim of satire?

Ans: The aim of satire is to improve humanity by criticizing It's follies and foibles.

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D. What is the full title of the play "Doctor Faustus "?

Ans: The full title of the play doctor Faustus is The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus.

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E. Name the seven deadly Sins in Doctor faustus?

Ans: The seven deadly sins are Pride,Covetousness,Wrath,Envy,Gluttony,Sloth and leachery.

F. Who are the members of Volpone's house?

Ans: The member of Volpone's house are Nano,Castrone,Androgyne,Mosca and Volpone.

G. Who is Icarus?
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Ans: Icarus was the son of Deadalus.He is escaping from Crete on artificial wings,flew so close to the sun that the wax
with which his wings were fastened melted, and he fell into the Aegean Sea.

H. What is an epistle?

Ans: An epistle is a formal or didactic letter sent to a person or a group of peaople.

I. What dose the forest of Arden signify?

J. What does the name Voltore mean?

Ans: The name Voltore means " vulture ".

K. What is soliloquy?

Ans:Soliloquy is an artificial dramatic device in which the actor stays alone on the stage and utters his thoughts aloud
simply to inform the audience indirectly of what is going on in his mind.

L. What is Renaissance?

Ans: The Renaissance means the revival " rebirth" of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the
14th-16th centuries.
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A. sweet are the adversity - who is the speaker?

Ans: Duke Senior

B.What is the subtitle of the play Volpone?

Ans: The subtitle of the play Volpone is "The Fox"

C.Mention the literary period of John webster?

Ans:John webster belongs to Jacobean period.

D. What figure of speech do you find in "Fair is foul and foul is fair"?

" Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair " is a paradox.

E. who is "you" in As you Like It?

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Ans: Rosalind

F. What is Macbeth's Tragic flaw?

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Ans :Macbeth's tragic flaw is unchecked ambition.

G. Why did Bosola give some apricots to the Duchess?

Ans :Bosola gave some apricots to the Duchess to be sure whether she was pregnant or not.

H. Complete the gap in the following statement :

"It is a tale......., full of sound and fury".

Ans: It is a tale. Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury. NG

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I. What is Celia's name in disguise?

J. What inscription did Doctor faobtain notice on his arm just after signing the contract?

Ans:Faustus noticed two latin word ' Homo' and 'fuge' jus after signing the contract.

K. To Whom is marriage ' a ceremonial toy'?

Ans:Marriage is a ceremonial toy to Mephistophilis.

L. In which field of learning Doctor faustus obtain the doctorate degree?

Ans:Doctor Faustus obtained the doctorate degree in theology.

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2014

A. Who sings the song 'Under the Green Wood Tree' in "As You Like It"?

Ans:- Amiens, a courtier sings the song. (Out of syllabus).

B. Who had 'waxen wings'?

Ans: Icarus had waxen wings.

C. What type of comedy is Volpone?

Ans:- Volpone is a comedy of humours.

D. What is the moral of Doctor Faustus?

Ans: The moral of the play is that a person's downfall is caused bh his/her act of crossing the limit that is forbidden.

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E. What is prologue?

Ans: The prologue is the introductory lines made by an actor on the stage before the dramatic performance.

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F. What gift does Volter bring for Volpone?

Ans: Volter has brought with him a gift of a huge gold plate with Volpone's named and arms engraved on it.

G. How do the three witches address Macbeth?

Ans: Three witches address Mackbeth as Thane of Glams, Thane of Cawdor, and 'king hairafter' of Scotland.

H. What was the parting request from the Duchess to Cariola?

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Ans: When she is going to be strangled, the Duchess requests Cariola to take care of her children. The Duchess tells her
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that it is Cariolala's duty to look after her children, to take care for and to care her boy's cold by some syrup and to teach
the girl to say her prayer before she goes to sleep.

I. Which period of English literature did Christopher Marlowe belong to?

Ans: Elizabethan period.

J. Why is Carthage famous for?

Ans: Carthage was famous for trade and power.

K. How does Rosalind show her first liking to Orlando?

Ans:- Rosalind shows her first liking to Orlando by giving her necklace as a token of love. (Out of syllabus).

L. What was the gift of Duncan give Lady Macbeth?

Ans: King Duncan gives Lady Macbeth a precious diamond as a gift.

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A. What is the sub-title of the play Volpone?

Ans:- The sub-title of the play is 'The Fox'.

B. Who were the friends of 'Doctor Faustus'?

Ans:- Valdes and Cornelius were the friends of Doctor Faustus.

C. What was the gift of Rosalind to Orlando when he won the wrestling?

Ans:- Rosalind gave a necklace as a token of her affection to Orlando when he won the wrestling match.(Out of sylla-
bus).
D. What was Rosalind's name in disguise?

Ans:- Ganymede.(Out of syllabus).

E. What does the name 'Volpone' mean?

Ans:- Volpone's name means 'fox' in Italian.

F. What is soliloquy?

Ans:- Soliloquy is the potent means of self-revelation. It is a dramatic device in which a character speaks to himself when
he is alone on the stage.

G. Who kills Macbeth?

Ans:- Macduff kills Macbeth.

H. Who are the three legacy hunters in Volpone?

Ans:- Voltore , Corbaccio , Corvino are the three legacy hunters in Volpone.

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I. Who is Oliver?

Ans:- Oliver is the eldest brother of Orlando and eldest son of Duke Senior. (Out of syllabus).

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J. Who was Cariola?

Ans:- Cariola was the Duchess’s waiting-maid. She is loyal to the Duchess throughout, and dies for it.

K. What kind of play is 'The Duchess of Malfi'?

Ans:- The Duchess of Malfi is a revenge tragedy.

L. Who is the professional fool in "As You Like It"?

Ans:- Touchstone is the profession fool in "As You Like It". (Out of syllabus). NG
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2016

A. What is a prologue in a play?

Ans:- Prologue is an introductory part of a book that introduces the characters and story.

B. From what animal does the play Volpone take its name?

Ans:- The play Volpone takes its name from fox.

C. Name the seven deadly sins in Doctor Faustus.

Ans:- The seven deadly sins are Pride, Greediness, Wrath, Envy, Lust, Gluttony and Sloth.

D. What is Inverness?

Ans:- Inverness is the name of Macbeth's castle.

E. What gift does Voltore bring for Volpone?

Ans:- Voltore has brought with him a gift of huge gold plate with Volpones named and arms engraved on it.

F. Why did Shylock break the agreement with Antonio?

Ans:- Shylock broke the agreement with Antonio because he was unable to separate a pound of Antonio's flesh without
shedding blood.

G. Who is peerless dame of Greece?

Ans:- The peerless dame of Greece is Helen, wife of Menelaus who lived in Greece, but ran away with Paris.
H. Who is Wagner?

Ans:- Wagner is the servant of Faustus. He is Christopher Wagner, the hero of Wagnerbuch, a book of magical and
venrures.

I. Why does Bassanio want to marry Portia?

Ans:- Bassanio want to marry Portia because she has wealth, beauty and generosity.

J. Where did the three witches meet?

Ans:- The three witches met on lonly heath in the midst of thunder and lightning.

K. What message does Delio give to the audience in his last words?

Ans:- The last words of Delio is that he and the courtiers will raise the eldest son of Duchess as a legacy to his parents.

L. Why did Bosola give some apricots to the Duchess?

Ans:- Bosola gave the Duchess some apricots to be sure whether she is pregnant or not.

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A. What is the sub-title of the play "Volpone"?

Ans:- The sub-title of the play Volpone is 'The Fox' in Italian language.

B. What is Macbeth's tragic flaw?

Ans:- Macbeth's tragic flaw is unchecked ambition. He has a lust for power and position which is more important to him
than anything else in life.

C. Who is Icarus? NG
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Ans:- According to Greek mythology, Icarus is the son of the master craftsman Daedalus, the creator of the Labyrinth.

D. What is Ancona?

Ans:- Ancona is a city state in Italy.

E. Who witnesses the Duchess' remarriage?

Ans:- Cariold, is the witnesses of the Duchess' remarriage

F. What do Faustus and Lucifer have in common?

Ans:- Faustus and Lucifer have in common that both thay have excessive pride and insolence.

G. Who are the legacy hunters in "Volpone"?

Ans:- The legacy hunters are Voltore, Corbaccio, Corvino in the play Volpone.

H. Who is Bassanio?

Ans:- Bassanio is a gentleman of Venice

He is a kinsman and dear friend to Antonio.

I. What is Renaissance?

Ans:- In general 'reneissance' means rebirth. It has been described as the birth of the modern world out of the ashes of
the "Dark Ages".

J. Who is Portia?

Ans:- Portia is the heroine of the play 'The Merchant of Venice'. She is the strongest and wisest character in the play.
K. Who are the University wits?

Ans:- University wits are Christopher Marlowe, Robert Greene, Thomas Nashe, Thomas Lodge, George Peele and John
Lyly.

L. Who kills Macbeth?

Ans:- Macduff kills Macbeth.

2018

A. "All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand" - who is the speaker?

Ans:- Lady Macbeth.

B. Who is the peerless dame of Greece?

Ans:- The peerless dame of Greece is Helen, wife of Menelaus who lived in Greece.

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C. What gift does Voltore bring for Volpone?

Ans:- Voltore has brought with him a gift of huge gold plate with Volpone's named and arms engraved on it.

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D. "Give me my principals and let me go"-who made this remark?

Ans:- Shylock made this remark.

E. What was the parting request from the duchess to Cariola?

Ans:- When she is going to be strangled, the Duchess requests Cariola to take care of her children. The Duchess tells
her that it is Cariolala's duty to look after her children, to take care for and to care her boy's cold by some syrup and to
teach the girl to say her prayer before she goes to sleep.

F. Why did Bosola give some apricots to the Duchess? NG

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Ans:- Bosola gives the Duchess some apricots to be sure whether she is pregnant or not.

G.What kind of play is " Duchess of Malfi"?

Ans:- The Duchess of Malfi is a revenge tragedy.

H. What is soliloquy?

Ans:- A soliloquy is the speech that an actor gives while he or she is alone onstage allows for the audience to hear the
character's innermost thought.

I. What type of comedy is "Volpone"?

Ans:- Comedy of Humours.

J. How do the three witches adress Macbeth?

Ans:- The three witches adress Macbeth Thane of Cowdor.

K.Name the seven deadly sins in Doctor Faustus?

Ans:- The seven deadly sins are Pride, Greediness, Wrath, Envy, Lust, Gluttony and Sloth.

L. Why did Shylock break the agreement with Antonio?

Ans:- Shylock and Antonio make a contract in which Antonio will lose a pound of his flesh if he does not pay back money
borrowed for Bassanio. ... Contract law overall lacked.
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A. Which literary age does Christopher marlowe belong to?

Ans:- Christopher marlowe belongs to Elizabethan Age.

B. Who utters the statement ‘fair is foul and foul is fair'?

Ans:- The three witches utter the statement ‘fair is foul and foul is fair'.

C. Who are the Legacy hunters in Volpone?

Ans:- The legacy hunters are Voltore, Corbaccio, Corvino in the play Volpone.

D. What is the original name of the play The Duchess of Malfi?

Ans:- The original name of the play 'The Duchess of Malfi' is 'The Tragedy of the Dutchesse of Malfy'.

E. What was the name of the Cardinal historically?

Ans:-

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F. What is Corvino by profession?

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Ans:- Corvino is a Merchant.

G. Name the sons of King Duncan?

Ans:- King Dunkan has two sons. They are Malcom and Donalbain.

H. What does the phrase ‘‘Achilles heel’’ mean?

Ans:- The phrase ‘‘Achilles heel’’ means a weakness or vulnerable point.

I. “Now I die eternally”— who is the speaker? NG

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Ans:- The speaker is Faustus himself.

J. Who kills Macbeth?

Ans:- Macduff kills Mackbeth.

K. Why does Mosca suggest suicide?

Ans:- Mosca suggests suicide in order to escape from dishonor.

L. Why does portia disguise herself as a lawyer?

Ans:- Portia disguises herself as a male then assumes the role of a lawyer's apprentice whereby she saves the life of
Bassanio's friend, Antonio, in court.
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A. Why is the Knight in "The Faerie Queene" called the Red Cross Knight?

Ans: The Knight is called "The Red Cross Knight" because a blood-red cross was inscribed both on the breastplate of his
armour and on his shield.

B. What is 'Carpe Diem Theme?

Ans : 'Carpe Diem Theme’ is the theory based on the Epicurean philosophy of enjoying the present without bothering
about the future.

C. What do you mean by the term 'canonization'?

Ans : "Canonization' means the act of declaring a dead person to be a saint by a Christian
church. Upon this declaration the person is included in the "canon", or list, of recognized

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saints.

D. What do you understand by the phrase Three-Personed God'?

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Ans : 'Three-Person'd God' refers to the Christian concept of Trinity which consists of God,
Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Ghost.

E. How does the poet refute the pride of death?

Ans : The poet refutes the pride of Death by saying that death in nothing but a short sleep.
After death man wakes up in eternity.

F. What does the 'collar' symbolise?

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Ans : 'The Collar' symbolizes discipline in divinity. It also symbolizes anything that keeps a
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man under self-control and that curtails his freedom.

G. What is meant by 'Man's first disobedience"?

Ans : 'Man's first disobedience' is the act of eating the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge.

H. What is an allegory?

Ans : An allegory is a story with several layers of meaning: behind the literal or surface
meaning lie one or more secondary meanings of varying degrees.

I. Who is Beelzebub?
Ans : In Paradise Lost, Beelzebub is the second in command to Satan in the hierarchy of fallen angels.

J. What does Una stand for?

Ans : Lady Una stands for truth, goodness and wisdom.

K. Who is Archimago?

Ans : Archimago is a sorcerer in "The Faerie Queene" by Spenser.

L. What does the phrase "Time's winged chariot" signify?

Ans : "Time's winged chariot" signifies the rapid passing of time or the rapid increase of
along with the decrease in sexual ability.
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A. Who is Gloriana?

Ans : Queen Gloriana is an idealized portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. Although she does not appear in the poem, many of
the knights set out on their quests from her court, and they often praise her virtue and splendour.

B. What is Easter?

Ans : Easter is the most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the
resurrection of Jesus Christ.

C. What does the word 'valediction' mean?

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Ans : The word 'valediction' means the act of bidding farewell.

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D. What is 'manna'?

E. What do you mean by the word, 'canonization'?

Ans : "Canonization' means the act of declaring a dead person to be a saint by a Christian church.Upon this declaration
the person is included in the "canon", or list, of recognized saints.

F. What did the monster Error vomit?

Ans:The monster Error vomited out black poison,full of lumps of flesh,books,papers,frogs and toads without eyes.

G. What is pandemonium? NG
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Ans:Pandemonium is the capital of Hell in John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost.

H. What is the theme of the epie “Paradise Lost"?

Ans: The theme of the epic “Paradise Lost" is “Man's first Disobedience."

I. What does the poet mean by the phrase 'Vegetable love'?

Ans:"Vegetable love" means natural love that grows fast without the pressure of being curbed by mitigation of sexual
desire.

J. What is hyperbole?

Ans:Hyperbole is a kind of figure of speech in which an extreme exaggeration is used to make a point.

K. Why is grave not a proper place for making love?

Ans : According to the poet, grave is not a private place for making love because nobody can embrace his beloved there.

L. What does George Herbert mean by the word 'collar'?

Ans:George Herbert means discipline in divinity by the word 'collar'. It also means anything that keeps a man under
self-control and curtails his freedom.
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A. What is Milton's aim in writing Paradise Lost?

Ans:- Milton's aim in writing Paradise Lost is to "justify the ways of God to men".

B. How is the sun scolded in " The Sun Rising"?

Ans:- In "The Sun Rising" the sun scolded by the poet as "Busy old fool, unruly sun". He asks the sun to go and tell late
schoolboys, apprentice, ants and hunters that it is dawn.

C. What is "Carpe Diem Theory"? In which poem do you find it.

Ans:- Carpe-diem theory is the theory based on the Epicurean philosophy of enjoying the present without bothering about
the future. We find the presence of this theory in "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvelll.

D. How is the lady committing a crime in "To His Coy Mistress"?

Ans:- The lady is committing a crime in the sense that she is not letting her lover make physical love with her because of

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her coyness even after knowing that they don't have enough time to their disposal.

E. What is "metaphysical conceit"?

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Ans:- Metaphysical conceit is a figure of speech in which two dissimilar or far-faced things/situations are compared.
According to Dr.Johnson, metaphysical conceit yokes "the most heterogeneous ideas" by violence together.

F. Whom has "The Queen" assigned the task of rescuing Una's parents?

Ans:- The Queen has assigned the task of rescuing Una's parents to the Red Cross Knight.

G. What is Leviathan? In which poem do you find it?

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Ans:- Laviathan is a sea monster mentioned in The Old Testament. We find it in the poem Paradise Lost.
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H. What does the dwarf represent in "The Faerie Queene"?

Ans:- The dwarf represents 'common sense' or 'common prudence' of humble life.

I. What was Herbert's reply to God's calling him child?

Ans:- Herbert's reply to God's calling him 'Child' was the submissive word 'My Lord'.

J. "Have I no harvest but a thorn" in which poem do you notice this line?

Ans:- We notice this poem in the poem "The Collar" by George Herbert.

K. What is the theme of the poem "Easter Wings"?

Ans:- The central theme of the poem "Easter Wings" is the utter moral and the spiritual degeneration of human beings
and their salvation through Jesus Christ.

2015

A. What is 'invocation' in an epic?

Ans:- An invocation' in an epic is an entreaty for aid and guidance from a Muse or diety at the beginning of an epic.

B. Who is the architect of Pandemonium?

Ans:- Mulciber, one of the fallen angels, is the architect of Pandemonium.

C. What does "Three-Personed God" refer to in "Batter My Heart"?

Ans:- In "Batter My Heart", 'Three-Preson'd God' refers to the Christian concept of Trinity God, Son(Jesus Christ) and the
Holy Ghost.
D. What is meant by 'Man's first disobedience'?

Ans:- 'Man's first disobedience' is the act of eating the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge.

E. Why does Marvell call his beloved a coy mistress?

Ans:- Marvell calls his beloved a coy mistress because she is reluctant to have physical relationship with the poet.

F. What figure of speech is used in the term 'Magnanimous Despair'?

Ans:- 'Magnanimous Despair' is an example of oxymoron.

G. Why does the poet call himself a 'self-trator'?

Ans:- Spring is the season of new life. He came there to start a new life too, and to get a cure for both his eyes (tears)
and ears (sighs). The speaker then calls himself a self-traitor. Because though he wanted to start a new life, he brought
into that garden of glory, his love; and his love was now not completely pure

H. Who is Archimago?

Ans:- Archimago is a sorcerer in "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser.

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I. Why is the Gentle Knight called the 'Redcross Knight'?

Ans:- The Gentle Knight is called the 'Redcross Knight' because a blood-red cross was inscribed both on the breastplate

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and on his shield.

J. How is the lover's love begotten in "The Definition of Love"?

Ans:- According to the poet, his love is begotten by despair and impossibility. Despair is the father and impossibility is the
mother of this love.

K. What kind of poem is "The Collar"?

Ans:- "The Collar" is a religious poem.

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L. What does "Easter" stand for?

Ans:- The word "Easter" refers to the festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, described in the
New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucification.

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A. Who was called the poet's poet?

Ans:- Edmund Spenser was called the poet's poet.

B. Give an example of a romantic epic.

Ans:- "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser is a romantic epic.

C. Whom does Queen Gloriana represent?

Ans:- Queen Gloriana represents Queen Elizabeth I.

D. What is a conceit?

Ans:- Conceit is a figure is speech in which two vastly different objects are likened together with the help of similes or
metaphors.

E. What kind of poem is "Collar"?

Ans:- "The Collar" is a religious poem.

F. What is manna?

Ans:- According to the Bible, manna is an edible substance which God provided for the Israelites during their travels in
the desert during the 40-year period following the Exodus and prior to the conquest of Canaan. (#Copied)

G. What is the significance of Magnanimous Despair?

Ans:- The significance of Magnanimous Despair is that only it can produce the kind of love the poet has for his beloved.
H. Which age did Spenser belong to?

Ans:- Spenser belonged to the Elizabethan Age.

I. What is Pandemonium?

Ans:- Pandemonium is the capital of Hell in John Milton's epic "Paradise Lost".

J. What is the significance of the title "Easter Wings"?

Ans:- The title "Easter Wings" signifies Christ's resurrection from the dead. According to Christianity, Christ's sacrifices
like a pair of wings, lifts the Christian out of sin and sadness.

K. Why are the East and West Indies famous for?

Ans:- The East Indies is famous of their spices and West Indies is famous for diamond amd other mineral substances.

L. In which year did Charles II restore his throne?

Ans:- Charles II was restored to his throne in 1660. .

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A. What is 'invocation' in an epic?

Ans:- An invocation' in an epic is an entreaty for aid and guidance from a Muse or diety at the beginning of an epic.

B. What do you understand by 'Man's first disobedience'?

Ans:- 'Man's first disobedience' is the act of eating the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge.

C. Name a poem of you syllabus in which syllogistic pattern has been used.
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Ans:- "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell is a poem that has been written in syllogistic pattern.

D. How is the poet rebuked the sun in " The Sun Rising"?

Ans:- In "The Sun Rising" the poet rebukes the sun as "Busy old fool, unruly sun". He asks the sun to go and tell late
schoolboys, apprentice, ants and hunters that it is dawn.

E. Who is the architect of Pandemonium?

Ans:- Mulciber, one of the fallen angels, is the architect of Pandemonium.

F. What does the 'Collar' symbolize?

Ans:- "Collar" symbolizes discipline in divinity. It also symbolizes anything that keeps a man under control and curtails his
freedom.

G. Why does Donne advise death not to be proud?

Ans:- Donne advises death not to be proud because he knows that death is nothing but a short sleep. After death man
wakes up in eternity.

H. What does the word 'Valediction" mean?

Ans:- The word 'Valediction' means the act of bidding farewell.

I. Who is Queen Gloriana?

Ans:- Queen Gloriana is an idealized portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. Although she does not appear in the poem, many of
the knights set out on their quests from her court and they often praise her virtue and splendor.

J. What are the rivers mentioned in the poem "To His Coy Mistress"?

Ans:- The rivers in the poem "To His Coy Mistress" are Ganges and Humber.
K. What is Easter Sunday.

Ans:- Easter is the third Sunday in the paschal lunar month to commemorate Jesus Christ's resurrection from death.

L. How is the lover's love begotten in "The Definition of Love"?

Ans:- According to the poet, his love is begotten by despair and impossibility. Despair is the father and impossibility is the
mother of this love.

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A. What is Milton's intention in writing Paradise Lost?

Ans:- Milton's intention in writing Paradise Lost is to "justify the ways of God to men".

B. How does Donne use personification in "The Sun Rising"?

Ans:- In "The Sun Rising", Donne disparagingly personifies the sun as a "busy old fool" who is "unruly" in the face of
some authority.

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C. What is Marvel's opinion about grave?

Ans:- The poet assures his beloved that the grave is a fine and private place, where none can enjoy the pleasure of

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love-making. Thus the poet is laying emphasis upon sensual pleasure of the present moment.

D. How did a man, according to Herbert, become nearer to God?

Ans:- The poet could become nearer to God having been cleansed of his sin.

E. What does 'Una' stand for allegorically?

Ans:- Lady Una, the heroine on The Faerie Queene, Book - 1, is the daughter of the fairy king and queen. Allegorically,
she symbolizes Truth, Goodness and Wisdom.

F. What scares the Redcross Knight away from the House of Pride?
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Ans:- The dungeons hidden benith the House of Pride scare the Red Cross Knight away from the House of Pride.

G. What is manna?

Ans:- Manna is sometimes referred to as 'the bread from heaven', a reference to the Israelites being suoolied with a
mysterious food whilst they were traveling through the wilderness.

H. What does the phrase "Time's winged chariot' signify?

Ans:- The phrase " time's winged chariot' signifies the fleeting nature of time and the shortness of human life.

I. How were the children of the Monster of Error killed?

Ans:- Seeing their mother dead, the children flocked why their bleeding mother's wound and started sucking their blood
until their body thrist bloody saught are very thin sheir bloody thirst was fully satisfied. Gradually, they bellies swelled up
and brust out.

J. What is canonization?

Ans:- According to Christianity, the term 'Canonization' means to proclaim a person to be a saint after his death by a
canon law, and to be fully honoured as such.

K. How did the poet reply in response to calling 'child'?

Ans:- Submitting humbly to Gos, Herbert replied, "My Lord".

L. What has prevented the union between the poet and his beloved in "The Definition of Love"?,

Ans:- The indefinable Fate has prevented the union between the soul of the poet and that of his beloved through his
complicated policy.
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A. What is an 'invocation'?

Ans:- An invocation' is an entreaty for aid and guidance from a Muse or diety at the beginning of an epic.

B. What does Lady Una symbolize?

Ans:- Lady Una symbolizes for truth, reverence and humility.

C. How did the children of Monster Error look?

Ans:- The children of Monster Error was looked of sundry shapes and ill favored.

D. What is a "metaphysical conceit"?

Ans:- A 'metaphysical conceit' is a figure of speech in which two dissimilar or far-faced things/situations are compared.

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According to Dr.Johnson, metaphysical conceit yokes "the most heterogeneous ideas" by violence together.

E. What is meant by the phrase 'Vegetable Love' ?

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Ans:- By 'Vegetable Love' the poet means a kind of love which is characterized only by growth like vegetables and
plants. The poet assumes that due to his beloved's shyness, his love will continue for thousands of years and grow
slowly like a big tree vaster than an empire.

F. What does the poem "Easter Wings" symbolize?

Ans:-

G. How does the poet console himself in "The Collar" ?

NG
Ans:- The poet consoles himself by saying that a life of freedom will bring him the satisfaction that his faith has failed to
D

provide.

H. What does 'Man's first disobedience' refer to?

Ans:- 'Man's first disobedience' refers to the act of eating the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge.

I. What is Spenserian Stanza?

Ans:- The Spenserian stanza is a verse invented by Edmund Spenser for his epic poem The Faerie Queene. Each
stanza contains nine lines in total: eight lines in iambic pentameter followed by a single 'alexandrine' line in iambic
hexameter. The rhyme scheme of these lines is ABABBCBCC.

J. Who is Jehovah?

Ans:- God's True Name - Jehovah God and Jesus

K. What is blank verse?

Ans:- Blank verse means 'lines without rhyme'. In blank verse, the last word of a line doesn’t rhyme with the last word of
any of the successive lines.

L. What does "The Phoenix" symbolize?

Ans:- "The Phoenix" symbolizes death and rebirth.

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2012

A. What is regarded as the precious lifeblood of a master spirit by Milton?

Ans: A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to life
beyond life.

B. Who is the believer of the maxim—“A penny saved is a penny got”?

Ans: Sir Andrew Freeport is the believer of the maxim.

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C. The most heterogeneous ideas are yoked by violence together ", who wrote this and why?

Ans: Dr Samuel Johnson wrote this to describe the use of metaphysical conceits.

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D. What kinds of odes did Cowley write?

Ans: Cowley wrote only Pindarique odes.

E. Who was the editor of “The Spectator"?

Ans: Richard Steele.

NG
D

H. What is pragmatism?

Ans: Pragmatism means practical consideration of certain things.

I. What type of region according to Bacon should be selected?

Ans: According to Bacon, uninhabited land should be selected for new colonization.

J. When, according to Bacon, should a man marry?

Ans: According to Bacon, a young man should think seriously when he should marry and an old man should
not marry at all.

l) What is Magna Carta?

Ans: It is charter to restrain power and to destroy a monopoly established by King John in 1215.
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A. Why did Bacon compare truth to a pearl?

Ans: Bacon compared truth to a pearl because the truth is naked and open daylight that illuminates the
objects of life. It is like a pearl that shines in the daylight, not diamond that shines in the candle lights.

B. What is the most ordinary cause of single life?

Ans: Having fuller enjoyment of liberty is the most ordinary cause of single life.

C. What was the name of the periodical started by Steele in 1709?

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Ans: The Tatler.

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D. What is censorship?

Ans: Censorship is the act of examining or judging any kind of books or letters meant to be published.

E. Who was the famous biographer of Samuel Johnson?

Ans: Mr Sprat.
NG
D

F. What Pindaric odes did Cowley paraphrase?

Ans: Olympick and Nemaean Ode following Pindar.

J. Who are the metaphysical poets?

Ans: The metaphysical poets are John Donne, George Herbert, Richard Crashaw, Abraham Cowley, Andrew
Marvell etc.

K. Who wrote the book "The Advancement of Learning"?

Ans: Francis Bacon.

L. When and where did the East India Company set its trading post in India?

Ans: The East India Company set up its first trading post in the provinces of Madras and Bombay of India in
1610 and 1611 respectively.
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A. What is the name of the satire written by Cowley?

Ans:- The name of the satire written by Cowley is 'The Puritan and the Papist'.

B. What kind of allusions does Cowley use?

Ans:- The allusions, used by Cowley, are not always to vulgar things. He offenda by exaggeration, as much as by diminu-
tion. Whatever he writes it always polluted with some conceits.

C. What is the aim of the 'Spectator'?

Ans:- The aim of the 'Spectator' is "to enliven morality with wit, and to temper with with morality .... to bring philosophy out
of the closets and libraries, schools and colleges to dwell in clubs and assemblies, at tea-tables and coffeehouses.

D. What is Soho Square?

Ans:- Soho Square is a squire in Soho, London. It was originally called King squire after Charles II, whose statue stands

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in the squire. It was then the centre of fashionable life. It now marks the estern limit of the social world of London.

E. What is the essay 'Of Plantation' about?

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Ans:- The essay illustrates the interest in English colonization in America.

F. How many kinds of love are mentioned by Bacon in 'Of Love'?

Ans:- There are three types of love are mentioned in 'Of Love'. They are 'friendly love', 'nuptial love' and 'wanton love'.

G. Why is a married man hostage to the fortune?

Ans:- Married persons are hostage to the fortune for in a marriage, wife and children are impediments to great enterpris-
es.
NG
D

H. Who drafted and..........the last 'India Bill'?

Ans:- The 'East India Bill' was drafted and introduced by Fox.

I. When did Edmund Burke give the speech on the East India Bill?

Ans:- Edmund Burke gave his famous Speech on Fox's East India Bill in 1783.

J. What did of writing is "Areopagitien"?

Ans:-   

K. What is a pamphlet?

Ans:- Pamphlet is a small booklet or leaflet containing information or arguments about a single subject.

L. How does Milton define II book?

Ans:-   

2015

A. What are the three roles played by a wife in different stages of life?

Ans:- The three roles played by a wife in different stages of life are mistress, companion and nurse.

B. What is the most ordinary cause of single life?

Ans:- Having fuller enjoyment of liberty is the most important/ordinary cause of single life.

C. What kind of writing is 'The Guardian' by Cowley?

Ans:- The Guardian' by Cowley is a comedy.

D. What type of composition is the 'Life of Cowley'?

Ans:- 'The Life of Cowley' is a biography and critical study of his(Cowley's) character and works.

E. What is Magna Carta?

Ans:- Magna Carta is a document officially stating the political and legal rights of the English people, that King John was
forced to sign in 1215.

F. What were the East India Company's officials formally called?

Ans:- 'The East India Company's' officials were formerly called English East India Company.

G. What is the aim of the Spectator?

Ans:- The aim of the 'Spectator' is "to enliven morality with wit, and to temper with with morality .... to bring philosophy out
of the closets and libraries, schools and colleges to dwell in clubs and assemblies, at tea-tables and coffeehouses.

H. What is the Tatler?

Ans:- The Tatler is a British literary and society journal founded in 1709 by Richard Steele, who used the pseudonym

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"Issac Bickerstall, Esquire".

I. What is meant by the freedom of press?

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Ans:- The right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government.

J. Why did Milton write Areopagitica?

Ans:-Areopagitica is a book written by English poet John Milton in 1644. He wrote it to protest against censorship.
K. Why is not an unmarried man a good citizen?

Ans:- An unmarried men lead a careless life and so he is not a good citizens.

L. Who are the metaphysical poets?

NG
D

Ans:- John Donne, George Herbert, Richard Crashaw, Andrew Marvell and Henry Vaughn are the most prominent
metaphysical poets.

2016

A. What types of love are mentioned by Bacon in his essay "Of Love"?

Ans:- There are three types of love are mentioned in 'Of Love'. They are 'friendly love', 'nuptial love' and 'wanton love'.

B. Who was Pilate?

Ans:- Pilate was a Roman Governor.

C. What is superior to taking revenge?

Ans:- Pardoning or forgiving is superior to taking revenge.

D. Why did Sir Roger de Coverley remain a bachelor?

Ans:- Sir Roger de Coverley remains a bachelor because he was disappointed in love in his youth.

E. How old is Sir Roger de Coverley now?

Ans:- Now Sir Roger is a gentle man of fifty-six years old.

F. What is the Spectator's Club?

Ans:- The Spectator was a daily publication which was founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in England.

G. What was the name of the epic poem that Cowley attempt to write?

Ans:- The epic poem that Cowley attempted to write is the 'Davideis' which he designed to have twelve books, but left it
unfinished.
H. Who is the father of criticism mentioned in the 'Life of Cowley'?

Ans:- Aristotle is the father of criticism mentioned in the 'Life of Cowley'.

I. What type of work is 'Love's Riddle'?

Ans:- 'Love's Riddle' is a pastoral comedy in blank-verse. It includes simplicity of thoughts, rustic setting, idyllic scene etc.

J. What was the main target of Burke's 'Speech on the East India Bill'?

Ans:- The main target of Burke's Speech on East India Bill was to bring reformation in unscrupulous privileges enjoyed by
the East India Company.

K. Who was Edmund Burke?

Ans:- Edmund Burke was an Anglo-Irish statesman, author, orator and political philosopher.

L. What is East India Charter?

Ans:- The East India Charter is a charter to establish monopoly and to create power. The East India charter is violation of
the spirit of the Magna Carta, the instrument of protecting humanity.

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2017

A. Who was Tacitus?

Ans:- Tacitus was a well known historian of ancient Rome.

B. What does Bacon mean by the term 'Plantation'?

Ans:- According to Bacon the term 'plantation' means colonization.

C. Who are the impediments to great enterprise according to Bacon? NG

D

Ans:- According to Bacon wife and children are the impediments to great enterprise.

D. Who inherited Sir Roger's property?

Ans:- Sir Roger's property was inherited among Captain Sentry, and Sir Roger's nephew.

E. A penny saved is a penny got. ----- Who is the believer of the maxim?

Ans:- Sir Andrew Freeport is the believer of the maxim.

F. What did Sir Roger do to beautify the inside of the church?

Ans:- He has decorated and beautified the inside of the church with several texts of his own choosing on his own accord
and at his own expense.

G. What kind of odes did Cowley write?

Ans:- Abraham Cowley liked and wrote mainly Pindaric Odes.

H. Who first coined the term 'metaphysical poets'?

Ans:- The term 'metaphysical poets' was first coined by Samuel Johnson.

I. Write two names of the members of the 'Spectator's Club'?

Ans:- Sir Roger de Coverley and Will Honeycomb are two names of the members of the 'Spectator's Club'.

J. Who was the first governor-general of India?

Ans:- Warren Hastings was the first governor-general of India.

K. When did Edmund Burke deliver his famous speech on Fox's East India Bill?

Ans:- Burke deliveried his famous Speech on Fox's East India Bill in 1783.
L. Who were the Tartars?

Ans:- The Tartars are the members of the combined forces of central Asian peoples, including Mongols and Turks, who
under the leadership of Genghis Khan conquered much of Asia and eastern Europe of the early 13 century, and under
Tamerlane (14th century) established an empire with his capital at Samarkand.

2018

A. Why can't unmarried man be best citizens?

Ans:- Unmarried men lead a careless life and so they do not make good citizens.

B. Why do people have a tendency to avoid truth?

Ans:- People want to avoid truth because of their natural but corrupt love for lies itself.

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C. Who was Epicurus?

AD
Ans:- Epicurus was a Greek philosopher.

D. Why was Sir Roger given priority?

Ans:- As Sir Roger was the landlord of the whole congregation, he was given priority.

E. What is the Inner Temple?

Ans:- The Inner Temple is one of the four Inns of Court(professional associations for barristers and judges) in London,
where lawyers resided or had their offices and where students studied law. To be called to the Bar and practice as a
barrister in England and Wales, one must belong to one of these Inns. NG
D

F. What is the religious value of Sunday?

Ans:- The observance of the Sunday refreshes the notions of religion in the minds of the villagers.

G. Whom did Cowley follow in writing odes?

Ans:- Cowley followed Pinder and his style in writing odes. Because he considered the Pindaric style to be the highest
and noblest kind of writing.

H. What type of men were the metaphysical poets?

Ans:- The metaphysical poets were men of learning, men of wit and conceit.

I. How does Cowley compare a lover to Manna?

Ans:- Cowley suggests that manna was less inclusive a diet. The taste of it was like 'wafers made with honey'.

J. With what does Burke compare the East India Bill?

Ans:- Burke compares East India Bill to Magna carta in order to ensure the basic human rights to the Indians.

K. What was the condition of the people of this huge terrain during the rule of the East India Company?

Ans:- Throughout all this vast tract of land, there was not a man who could eat a mouthful of rice but by permission of the
East India Company.

L. What is pragmatism?

Ans:- Pragmatism means practical consideration of a certain things.

 2019

A. What is the most ordinary cause of single life?

Ans:- Having fuller enjoyment of liberty is the most important/ordinary cause of single life.

B. Who is the believer of the maxim "A penny saved a penny got"?

Ans:- Sir Andrew Freeport is the believer of the maxim.

C. What type of justice is revenge?

Ans:- Revenge is a kind of wild justice as it tries to replace the natural rule of law.

D. What is Spectator's Club?

Ans:- The Spectator was a daily publication which was founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in England.

E. What is a country Sunday?

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Ans:- A country Sunday means a Sunday spent in a countryside.

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F. What is a catechising day?

Ans:- A catechising day is a day on which the priest instructs children through question-answer method the-priest
questions and the children answer them.

G. What kind of poet was Cowley?

Ans:- The school of metaphysical poetry flourished at the beginning of the seventeenth century and Cowley belonged to
this race of writers.

H. What do metaphysical conceits do?

NG
D

Ans:- Metaphysical conceits connect the reader's sensory perceptions to abstract ideas.

I. What type of composition is 'The Life of Cowley'?

Ans:- 'The Life of Cowley' is a biography and critical study of his(Cowley's) character and works.

J. Who is Faizullah Khan?

Ans:- Faizullah Khan was a Rohilla chief who had been allowed to retain a large Jagir at Rampur after the 1774 cam-
paign. He had been pressed to made extra contribution to the Company.

K. Who introduced the 'East India Bill'?

Ans:- Fox introduced the 'East India Bill'.

L. What is 'Magna Carta"?

Ans:- Magna Carta is a document officially stating the political and legal rights of the English people, that King John was
forced to sign in 1215.
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2012 & 13

1.What is Otan?

Ans: Otan is the harem of the African King.

2.What is Royal Veil?

Ans: It is a piece of cloth sent by the king to a woman of his own choice.It is the highest of honours which no

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girl or woman is allowed to refuse.

3.What is the nationality of Imoinda whom Oroonoko loves?

AD
Ans: Imoinda is African whom Oroonoko loves.

4.Who is Skyresh Bolgolam?

Ans: He is the High Admiral of Lilliput.

5.Write down the names of men rescued by Crusoe from the clutches of the savages.
NG
D

Ans: The men rescued by Crusoe from the clutches of the savages are - Friday, a European and Friday's father.
6.What role did Friday play?

Ans:Friday played the role of an interpreter between his father and Crusoe as Crusoe could not understand
his father's language.

7.Whom do the Lilliputians represent allegorically?

Ans: The Lilliputians allegorically represent the English people.

8.What does 'Quinebus Flestrine' mean?

Ans: Quinebus Flestrine means Man Mountain.

9.How did Oroonoko learn humanity?

Ans : Oroonoko learnt humanity from the sacrifice of the old General who sacrificed his life to save Oroo-
noko.

10.What was the original sin of Crusoe according to him?

Ans: The original sin of Crusoe was his disobedience to his father's advice, according to him.
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11.Why did a female Yahoo attack Gulliver during his bathing in the river?

Ans: One day while Gulliver was bathing in the river, being impressed by his well-built physic suddenly a
female Yahoo rushed towards him and embraced him closely to satisfy her lustful sexual passion.

12.When does Oroonoko see Imoinda for the first time?

NG
D

Ans: Oroonoko sees Imoinda for the first time when has come to his grandfather's Royal Palace after war.

13.How long was Crusoe in Brazil with his plantation?

Ans: In Brazil, Crusoe stayed four years with his plantation.

14.Where was Gulliver kept as a captive in Lilliput?

Ans: In Lilliput, Gulliver was kept as a captive in an ancient Temple.

15.Why did the people of Gulliver's country drink wine?

Ans: The people of Gulliver's country drank wine in order to forget their troubles and to get rid of their fears.
 2014

A. What is the setting of the novel "Oroonoko"?

Ans:- Surinam, located on the north coast of South America, shelves as the setting of the story of Oroonoko.

B. Why did Crusoe want to stay near the sea?

Ans:- Crouse chose a place near the sea from where he could behold the sea so that he could see whether any ship was
passing the way.

C. What is the full title of the novel "Joseph Andrews"?

Ans:- The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews

D. What are the two races mentioned in part IV of "Gulliver's Travels"?

Ans:- The two races mentioned in part IV of "Gulliver's Travels" are the Yahoos and the Houyhnhnms.

E. Who is Rasselas?

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Ans:- Rasselas was a prince of Abyssinia.

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F. What does Pamela represent in "Joseph Andrews"?

Ans:-   

G. Who were the Big - endians?

Ans:- The Big-Endian and the Little-Endian in Lilliput were two conflicting parties in "A Voyage to Lilliput".

H. What is Happy Valley?

Ans:-     NG

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I. Who is Imlac?

Ans:- Imlac (IHM-lak), the son of a merchant.

J. Why did Robinson Crusoe become repentant?

Ans:- Robinson became repentant because of the realization of the 'orizinal sin' of his life.

K. What is a 'Picaresque Novel'?

Ans:- A 'Picaresque Novel' is a genre of prose fiction that depicts the adventures of a roughish hero of low social class
who lives by their wits in a corrupt society.

L. How was Gulliver rescued from the bowl of cream?

Ans:- Gulliver was rescued from the bowl of cream by pulling him out of the thick liquid just in time by Glamdalclitch.

2015

A. Who was Lady Booby?

Ans:-- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

B. What does Nekaya say about virtue?

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C. How Long was Crusoe in Brazil with his plantation?

Ans:-- Crusoe spent four years in Brazil with his plantation.

D. Why were the immortals miserable?

Ans:-- The immortals were miserable because they longed for death which did not come to them.

E. What is the original title of the Book "Rasselas"?

Ans:-- The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia, originally titled The Prince of Abissinia

F. How did Gulliver escape from the island of Lilliput of Blefuscu?

Ans:-- Gulliver escaped from the island of Lilliput of Blefuscu by wading and sometimes swimming across the water. He
tramsported his clothing inside of a ship, which he carried under his arm.

G. What did Crusoe's father want him to study?

Ans:-- Crusoe's father wanted him to study 'law'.

H. When did Oroonoko see Imoinda for the first time?

Ans:-- Oroonoko saw Imoinda for the first time when he came to his grandfather's court.

I. What are Thunder, Plunder and Blunder?

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J. What does Imlac tell Rasselas about envy?

Ans:-- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

K. Which port of France did Crusoe take ship from?

Ans:-- The port of France from which Crusoe took ship is the port of Calais.

L. Who is High Admiral of Lilliput?

Ans:-- Skyresh Bolgolam is the High Admiral of Lilliput.

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D

2016

A. What kind of book is Oroonoko?

Ans:-- Oroonoko is an anti-colonial and anti-slavery novel in which Aphra Ben sets an example to write in a new field and
to fight against strongly built unjust politico-socio-economic instituition.

B. Why does Oroonoko kill Imoinda?

Ans:-- Oroonoko kills Imoinda to give her eternal freedom from the disgrace of slavery.

C. How does Oroonoko receive his poetic justice?

Ans:-- Oroonoko receives his poetic justice by becoming a slave from the status of a slave trader.

D. What was Crusoe's dream from the very beginning of his life?

Ans:-- Crusoe's dream from the very beginning of his life was to go on sea voyages.

E. What name did Crusoe give to the rescued man?

Ans:-- Crusoe give the name 'Friday' to the rescued man.

F. Why was the gunpowder very important to Crusoe?

Ans:-- The gun-powder was very important to Crusoe because he collected his livelihood and protected himself from the
savages with the gun-powder.

G. What is the subject matter of the novel Tom Jones?

Ans:-- The subject matter of the novel Tom Jones is 'human nature and real life'.
H. Who was Sophia?

Ans:-- Sophia, the daughter of the violent Squire, is the beautiful, generous heroine of Tom Jones.

I. Why did one day Tom attack Master Blifil?

Ans:-- One day Tom attacked Master Blifil for calling him a beggarly bastard.

J. How was Gulliver called by the Lilliputians?

Ans:-- The Lilliputians called Gulliver Quinebus Flestrine or Man-Mountain.

K. How was Gulliver taken to the capital city from the sea-shore?

Ans:-- Gulliver was taken to the capital city from the sea-shore by binding him down to a kind of stretcher pulled by fifteen
hundred of the emperor's largest horse, each about four inches and a half high.

L. How many samstresses were employed to prepare the dress for Gulliver?

Ans:-- Two hundred samstresses were employed to prepare the dress for Gulliver.

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AD
A. What is Royal Veil?

Ans:-- Royal Veil is a sacred vail given to any woman whom the African King desires to have as his keptm

B. Who is the great Mistress in Oroonoko?

Ans:-- Ben's narrator is the great Mistress in Oroonoko.

C. What does the name 'Allworthy' signify?

NG
Ans:-- The name 'Allworthy' signifies Mr.Allworthy's reputation and fame throughout Europe.
D

D. How many years did Crusoe stay in the isolated island?

Ans:-- Crusoe stayed more than 28 years in the isolated island.

E. What was Crusoe's original sin?

Ans:-- The act of ignoring his father's advice was Crusoe's original sin.

F. Who was Friday?

Ans:-- Friday was a Caribbean native, one of the 'savages' that Robinson sees on his island. Friday is taken as a prison-
er by some cannibals who prepare to eat him on Robinson's island, but he manages to escape. Robinson helps to
rescue him.

G. Who was the supposed mother of Tom Jones?

Ans:-- Jenny Jones was the supposed mother of Tom Jones.

H. Whom did Miss Bridget marry in "Tom Jones"?

Ans:-- Miss Bridget married Captain Blifil in "Tom Jones".

I. Mention the full title of the third part of "Gulliver's Travels".

Ans:-- The full title of the third part of "Gulliver's Travels" is "A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnugg, Glubbdubdrib,
and Japan".

J. What was the name of the metropolis of Brobdingnag?

Ans:-- Lorbrulgrad or the Pride of Universe was the name of the metropolis of Brobdingnag.

K. Who is Skyresh Bolgolam?

Ans:-- Skyresh Bolgolam is the High Admiral of Lilliput, who is only member of the administration to oppose Gulliver's
liberal.
L. Which Political Party of England has been satirized in Book I of “Gulliver's Travels”?

Ans:-- Whig along with Tory has been satirized in Book I of “Gulliver's Travels”.

M. Who were the Tartars?

Ans:- The Tartars are the members of the combined forces of central Asian peoples, including Mongols and Turks, who
under the leadership of Genghis Khan conquered much of Asia and eastern Europe of the early 13 century, and under
Tamerlane (14th century) established an empire with his capital at Samarkand.

2018

A. What is Otan?

Ans: Otan is the harem of African King.

B. Who were the Picts?

Ans: The Piets were the ancient people from North.

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C.What is Black Friday?

Ans: It is the day set aside for punishment.

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D. What furniture did Crusoe make on the land?

Ans: First, he made a table and a chair without having any prior experience of handling a carpenter's tool in his life.
Then he made a number of shelves to arrange some of his goods.

E. Why did Crusoe need sieve?

Ans:-- Crouse needed a sieve to separate the bran and the husk from the grains because, without doing that, he could
not obtain the flour to make bread.

F. What was the first condition that Crusoe gave the prisoners? NG
D

Ans:-- The first conditions Crusoe gave was that, as long as they stayed on that land with him they must treat him as the
supreme authority.

G. Why was Molly sentenced to prison by Mr. Allworthy?

Ans:-- Molly gave birth to a bastard child and Mr.Allworthy in his magisterial power sentenced her to prison.

H. Who got the pounds that Tom lost near the brook?

Ans:-- Black George got the pounds which Tom Lost near the brook, but he did not reveal it.

I. Why was Mrs. Western annoyed with Sophia?

Ans:-- During her interview with Lord Fellamar, Sophis flatly rejected the proposal of the lord which annoyed Mrs.Western
very much with Sophia.

J. What title was awarded to Gulliver for his valiant deed in Lilliput?

Ans:-- The Emperor of the Lilliput became highly pleased with Gulliver for his success in protecting the land and awarded
him with 'Nardic' the highest title of honour in that land.

K. Where was Lagado?

Ans:-- Lagado was the metropolis of the flying island, Laputa. It was situated bellow on the firm earth which was about
ninety leagues distant.

L. Why did Gulliver buy two young Yahoos?

Ans:-- Initially he could not endure the very presence of his wife and children and even their smell was intolerable to him.
Finally, he brought two young horses whom he treated very kindly amd regarded as his true companions.
 2019

A. What kind of a book is Oroonoko?

Ans:-- Oroonoko is an anti-colonial and anti-slavery novel in which Aphra Ben sets an example to write in a new field
and to fight against strongly built unjust politico-socio-economic instituition.

B. What is the other name of Imoinda?

Ans:-- The other name of Imoinda is Clemene.

C. Who was Xury?

Ans:-- Xury was a young boy, sent with Robinson and Ismael on the Turkish pirate captain's fishing boat.

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D. Where did Crusoe find corns?

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Ans:-- Crouse found corn in a little bag of grain in the ship.

E. Why did Crusoe want to stay near the sea?

Ans:-- Crouse chose a place near the sea from where he could behold the sea so that he could see whether any ship
was passing the way.

F. Who was the real mother of Tom Jones?

Ans:--   Jenny Jones  Text   Mrs Bridget is the real mother of Tom Jones.

G. Why did the Allworthy gift Tom a little horse? NG

D

Ans:-- Allworthy whipped Tom severally and then felt sorry about it. To compensate, he gifted Tom a little horse.

H. Who was Sophia?

Ans:-- Sophia, the daughter of the violent Squire, is the beautiful, generous heroine of Tom Jones.

I. What does the name 'Allworthy' signify?

Ans:-- The name 'Allworthy' signifies Mr.Allworthy's reputation and fame throughout Europe.

J. How did Gulliver find himself in Lilliput after a sound sleep?

Ans:-- Gulliver found his arms, legs and even his hair strongly fastened on each side to the ground.

K. Who do the Lilliputians represent allegorically?

Ans:-- The Lilliputians, a tiny race of people, represent the pettiness and small-mindedness of the English and mankind
in general.

L. Why was Master Bilfil envious of Tom?

Ans:-- Master Bilfil envious of Tom because Tom was very dear to Allworthy and Bridget.
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A. What is the meaning of Mac Flecknoe?

Ans: Mac Flecknoe (full title: Mac Flecknoe; or, A satyr upon the True-Blue-Protestant Poet, T.S.) is a verse
mock-heroic satire written by John Dryden. It is a direct attack on Thomas Shadwell, another prominent
poet of the time

B. Who reveals Mirabell's false love to Lady Wishfort?

Ans: Mrs.Marwood reveals Mirabell's false love to Lady Wishfort.

C. Who was Ogleby?

Ans: He was a poet, translator, and printer.

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D. Why does Waitwell disguise himself as Sir Roland?

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Ans: Waitwell disguises himself as Sir Roland to marry Lady Wishfort according to the plan of Mirabel.

E. Who are Salamanders?

Ans: Salamanders are the souls of fairies who can pass into the fire.

F. What is heraldry?
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Ans: Heraldry is a discipline relating to the design, display and study of armorial bearings, as well as related
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disciplines, such as vexillology, together with the study of ceremony, rank and pedigree. Armory, the
best-known branch of heraldry, concerns the design and transmission of the heraldic achievement.

G. Where did the goddess of spleen live?

Ans: The goddess of Spleen lived in a gloomy cave in the centre of the earth.

H. In whose possession was the jewellery of Miss Neville?

Ans: The jewellery of Miss Neville ware in possession of Mrs. Hardcastle.

I. What is Hampton Court?

Ans:Hampton Court is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

J. What is pealing anthem?

k.What is epitaph?
Ans: An epitaph is a short text honoring a deceased person. Strictly speaking, it refers to text that is
inscribed on a tombstone or plaque, but it may also be used in a figurative sense. Some epitaphs are speci-
fied by the person themselves before their death, while others are chosen by those responsible for the
burial.

l.How old was Mrs. Hardcastle?

Ans:Mrs. Hardcastle was 57 years old.

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A. What does the owl symbolize in Dryden's poem "Mac Flecknoe"?

B. Who is Singleton?

Ans: A singleton is a class that allows only a single instance of itself to be created and gives access to that created
instance

C. What is a cabal night?

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Ans: 'Cabal night' is an evening party attended by a group of women from higher class society to make and spread
intrigues and scandals.

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D. Who is Witwould?

Ans: Witwould is the half -brother to Sir Wilfull Witwoud and a suitor of Ms. Millamant in 'The Way of the World'.

E. Why has Mr Fainall married Mrs. Fainall?

Ans:Mr. Fainall has married Mrs. Fainall because of her property.

F. Who were waiting on the goddess of Spleen?

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Ans: Two hand maidens named III-Nature and Affectation were waiting on the goddess Spaleen.
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G. What do the scales show in "The Rape of the Lock"?

Ans: In "The Rape of the Lock", the scales show that women's hair is heavier than the wits of men and so the women
should win.

H. What is an elegy?
Ans: In English literature, an elegy is a poem of serious reflection, usually a lament for the dead.

I. Why could not the rustics have access to education?

J. Who was Milton?

Ans: John Milton was an English poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England
under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and
is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost

K. What happened to Selima?

L. What does Mr. Hardcastle love?

Ans:Mr. Hardcastle loves everything that's old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, and old wine.
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A. What is the meaning of 'Mack Flecknoe"?

Ans:-    

B. Who is Umbriel?

Ans:- Umbriel is a mischievous Gnome, who travels to the Cave of Spleen and returns with a bag of sighs and a vial of
tears which he usesbto intensify Belinda's despair at the loss of her hair.

C. Who is Foible?

Ans:- Foible is the maid servant of lady Wishfort.

D. Name the pet of Belinda.

Ans:- The name of the pet of Belinda is Shock.

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E. What is an epitaph?

Ans:- An epitaph is a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on

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a tombstone.

F. Who is Young Marlow?

Ans:- Young Marlow is the son of Charles Marlow.

G. What is Belinda's lock of hair turned into?

Ans:- Belinda's lock of hair is turned into a group of star.

H. Why does Mrs.Hardcastle want her son to marry Miss. Neville?

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Ans:- Mrs.Hardcastle wants her son to marry Miss.Neville in order to capture the jewelry of Miss.Neville.

I. Who is Selima?

Ans:- Selima is the name of a female cat belonging to Grays' friend, Horace Walpole.

J. What type of play is 'The Way of the World'?

Ans:- The Way of the World is a comedy of manners.

K. What does the black box contain in the play 'The Way of the World'?

Ans:- The black box contains the writings of Waitwell's whole state.

L. What is Dryden's purpose in writing 'Mack Flecknoe'?

Ans:-   

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A. What is an ode? ( who )

Ans:- An ode is a lyric poem where someone or something is addressed.

B. Who is the fittest son of Flecknoe to inherit his kingdom of dullness?

Ans:-   

C. What is the marital status of Lady Wishfort?

Ans:- Lady Wishfort is a widow.

D. Who is Ariel?

Ans:- Ariel is Belinda's guardian sylph who protects virginal women with the aid of an army of Sylphs.

E. What is an elegy?

Ans:- An elegy is a song or mourning on the death of rural or pastoral people.

F. Who was Mr.Lumpkin?

Ans:- Mr.Lumpkin is the first husband of Dorothy(Mrs.Hardcastle) and father of Tony Lumpkin.

G. How did Selima die?

Ans:- Selima drowned in the water of a tub.

H. What does Mr.Hardcastle love?

Ans:- Mr.Hardcastle loves old things, old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine and even his old wife
Dorothy.

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I. Who is Belinda's personal beautician?

Ans:- Belinda's personal beautician is Betty.

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J. What does the name Marwood suggest?

Ans:- The name Marwood suggests would mar lovers.

K. Who is Hampdon?

Ans:-  

L. What is the play Belinda plays?

Ans:- Belinda plays the play of Ombre

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A. Who are the ladies that first enter into St.James Park in The Way of the World?

Ans:- The ladies that first enter into St.James Park in The Way of the World are Mrs.Fainall and Mrs.Marwood.

B. What is Popish Plot?

Ans:- The Popish Plot is a fictitious conspiracy against English Catholics fabricated in 1678 by Titus Oates by means of
gaining power.

C. Whom does Pope address as the Muse in Rape of the Lock?

Ans:- In 'The Rape of the Lock' Pope does not invoke a goddess as the Muse ;instead he invokes his friend John Caryll.

D. What is the Three Pigeons?

Ans:- Three Piegons is an old alehouse where Tony frequents.

E. Who is Sir Wilfull?

Ans:- Sir Wilfull is Lady Wishfort's nephew.

F. Who arms the Baron with a pair of scissors?

Ans:- A lady named Clarissa supplied him with a pair of scissors with which he stood behind Belinda:'s back to cut the
lock.

G. 'I Stopped to Conquer' who says this and why?

Ans:- Kate says this in order to play the humble role to win the heart of Marlow.
H. Who is Shimei?

Ans:- Shimei is a Republican and a great supporter of the anti-royalist group. He stands for Slingsby Bethel, a sheriff of
London and Middlesex.

I. Why did Mr.Fainall agree to marry Mrs.Fainall?

Ans:- Mr.Fainall agreed to marry Mrs.Fainall of gaining her property.

J. What is the alternative title of the play She Stops to Conquer?

Ans:- The alternative title of the play 'She Stops to Conquer' is 'The Mistakes of a Night'.

K. What was the first condition of Mirabell in the Proviso-Scene?

Ans:- According to Mirabell, Millamant's drink should not be stronger than tea, chocolate amd coffee. She will not be
allowed to drink any of the foreign drinks which are threated as additional items on tea-table.

L. What does the bag given by the goddess of Spleen to Umbriel, contain?

Ans:- The goddeas gave Umbriel a bag full of sighs, sobs, passions, etc, and a phial full of sorrows, griefs, teara, etc.

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A. Who is Absalom's father?

Ans:- Absalom's father is David, King of Israel.

B. Who lrovokes Absalom to revolt against his father?

Ans:- Achitophel provokes Absalom to revolt against his father.

C. Which contemporary political figure does David represent?

Ans:- David represents the contemporary political figure of Charles - II.

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D. What type of comedy is The Way of the World?

Ans:- The Way of the World is comedy of manners.

E. Why is Petulant in the habit of hiring women?

Ans:- Petulant is in the habit of hiring women in order to create an impression that he is very much in demand with the
ladies.

F. What is the name of Mrs.Fainall's first husband?

Ans:- The name of Mrs.Fainall's first husband is Langwish.

G. Who cuts the lock of Belinda?

Ans:- Baron cuts the lock of Belinda.

H. What was Hampton Court?

Ans:- Hampton Court was a Royal palace where Britain's statesmen discussed politics and Queen Anne had residence.

I. Who is Ariel?

Ans:- Ariel is Belinda's guardian sylph who protects virginal women with the aid of an army of Sylphs.

J. What is the name of Mrs.Hardcastle's daughter?

Ans:- The name of Mrs.Hardcastle's daughter is Kate.

K. What is the name of Mr.Hardcastle's house?

Ans:- The name of Mr.Hardcastle house is Quagmire House.

L. What is the name of Belinda's pet?

Ans:- The name of the pet of Belinda is Shock.
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A. What is a satire?

Ans:- Satire is a literary attack on the follies and vices of the society with a view to correcting them through laughter and
ridicule.

B. Who was Absalom?

Ans:- According to Hebrew Bible, Absalom was the third son of David, King of Israel.

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C. What type of poem is Absalom and Achitophel?

Ans:- 'Absalom and Achitophel' is a political satire.

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D. What does Proviso-Scene signify?

Ans:- 'Proviso' means 'conditioning'. 'Proviso-scene' signifies 'conditioning scene'.

E. What is a cabal-night?

Ans:- A cabal night is a private evening party attentedvby a small grouo of women who generally talk of scandals and
indulge in social intrigue.

F. Who disguises himself as Sir Rowland? NG

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Ans:- Mirabell disguisea himself as Sir Rowland.

G. What is a mock-epic?

Ans:- Mock-epic or heroic-comic works are typically satires or parodies that mock common Classical stereotypes of
heroes and heroic literature.

H. Who is Belinda's guardian sylph?

Ans:- Ariel is Belinda's guardian sylph.

I. Who tries to prevent the Baron from cutting off the lock of Belinda?

Ans:- Ariel tries to prevent the Baron from cutting off the hair of Belinda.

J. Who is Dorothy?

Ans:- Dorothy is Mrs.Hardcastle, wife of Mr.Hardcastle.

K. Why does Tony take revenge on his mother?

Ans:- Tony takes revenge on his mother because she has spoilt him by pampering and she has kept away his inher-
itance.

L. Whom does Achitophel stand for?

Ans:- Achitophel standa for Anthony Ashley Cooper, the first Earl of Shaftesbury, who was the leader of the anty-royalist
group.
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A. Who was Saul?

Ans:- Saul was the first king of Israel.

B. What is Popish Plot?

Ans:-
The Popish Plot is a fictitious conspiracy against English Catholics fabricated in 1678 by Titus Oates by means of
gaining power.

C. How is Absalom and Achitophel ended?

U GA
Ans:- The poem ended with God's approval of the King's stern action against his enemies.

D. What type of play is The Way of the World?

AD
Ans:- 'The Way of the World' is a comedy of manners.

E. Why is Petulant in the habit of hiring women?

Ans:- Petulant is in the habit of hiring women in order to create an impression that he is very much in demand with the
ladies.

F. What does the black box contain in the play 'The Way of the World'?

Ans:- The black box contains the writings of Waitwell's whole state.
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G. What is Hampton Court?

Ans:- Hampton Court was a Royal palace where Britain's statesmen discussed politics and Queen Anne had residence.

H. What was the sole duty of Ariel?

Ans:- The sole duty of Ariel was tl minister the needs of the beautiful women by preserving their make-up from being
damaged.

I. Whom does Pope address as the Muse in Rape of the Lock?

Ans:- In 'The Rape of the Lock' Pope does not invoke a goddess as the Muse ;instead he invokes his friend John Caryll.

J. Who is Mr.Hardcastle?

Ans:- Me.Hardcastle is the husband of Mrs.Hardcastle and father of Tony and Kate.

K. What is a Prologue?

Ans:- Prologue is a separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work.

L. Who sings a song on 'The Three Pigeons'?

Ans:- Tony Lumpkin sings a song on 'The Three Pigeons'.

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A. What is Galingale?

Ans : Galingale is a sedge like plant with aromatic roots.

B. What is the source of the poem "The Lotos Eaters"?

Ans: The source of the poem is based on an episode of Homer's "Odyssey" .

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C. What is name if Ulysses's son?

Ans: His son is Telemachus.

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D. Who was the Scholar Gipsy?

Ans: The Scholar Gipsy was an Oxford Scholar who left his university education due to poverty and took to gipsy compa-
ny and wandered with them in search of truth.

E. Why did Lucrezia's lover hope to get money from Lucrezia?

Ans: As Lucrezia's lover was under gambling debts,he hoped to get money from her to clear the debts.

F. Who caught Lippo at night?

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Ans: A group of watchmen caught Lippo at night.

G. What does Arnold lament in "Dover Beach"?

Ans: In " Dover Beach" Arnold laments the loss of religious faith of the Victorian people.

H. Who is Thyrsis?

Ans: Thyrsis is the name of a shepherd in Theocritu. But in Arnold's poem,it is a pastoral name standing for Arnold's friend
Arthur Hugh Clough.

I. What did Felix Randal use to make?

Ans: Felix Randal used to make horseshoes.

J. What kind of joy did Hopkins feel when he prayed for the blacksmith?

Ans: When he prayed for the blacksmith Hopkins felt the joy of Divine Power.
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11.What type of poem is "Locksley Hall"?

Ans: It's a dramatic monologue.

12.What kind of area did the Scholar Gipsy love?

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Ans: The Scholar Gipsy loved solitary and isolated area.

13.Who sang the Choric song in " The Lotos Eaters"?

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Ans: All the sailors together sang the Choric song.

14.What is Bab -Lock -hithe?

Ans: It is a ferry on the Thames, a miles away from Oxfor.

15.How did the priest pray on behalf of Randal?

Ans: The priest prayed, "Ah well,God rest him all the road ever he offended!"

16.What is "the eternal note of sadness"?

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Ans: The sound made by the sea waves is the eternal note of sadness.

17.Why is Margaret crying?

Ans: Margaret is crying seeing the leaves fall during Autumn.

18.What kind of woman is Lucrezia?

Ans: Lucrezia is a woman of rare beauty but she is frivolous and isn’t faithful to her husband.

19.What is Arnold's view about Truth?

Ans: To Arnold, truth is not a marketable commodity.It cannot be purchased in exchange for the possessions like gold,
property,flattering friends etc.

20.What is Victorian Compromise?

Ans: Victorian Compromise refers to the compromise between science and religion, faith and doubts, etc during the
Victorian period.
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A. Why did the sailors decide not to return home?

Ans:-- Under the influence of the Lotos the sailors decided not to return home. It seems tiresome to them to be sailing on
the restless sea, tiresome to be pulling on the oars of the ship.

B. How does the poem "Ulysses" end?

Ans:--   

C. Who are compared to rats in "Fra Lippo Lippi"?

Ans:-- The monks who go out to seek pleasure and enter into the homes of prostitutes are compared to rats in the poem
"Fra Lippo Lippi".

D. What does 'Ithaca' symbolize?

Ans:--   

E. Who is in the poem "Dover Beach" addressed to?

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Ans:-- The poem is "addressed or half-addressed to someone present", presumably, the speaker's sweetheart. This fact
is proved by the three imperative sentences beginning with " Come", "Listen", and "Let" uttered by the speaker in lines 6,

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9 & 29.

F. What is the theme of the poem "An Apple Gathering"?

Ans:--   

G. Why is the modern life called a strange disease?

Ans:-- The modern life is called a strange disease because it has brought sordid materialism and maddening skepticism.

H. Who was Andrea del Sarto?

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Ans:-- Android del Sarto was a great painter of the Florentine School.

I. What does "The Sea of Faith" symbolize?

Ans:-- "The Sea of Faith" symbolises religion.

J. What do you mean by "Brute Beauty"?

Ans:-- Here, "Brute Beauty" means natural, untouched beauty.

K. What is the source of mankind's sorrow?

Ans:--

L. What does Arnold lament in "Dover Beach"?

Ans:-- Android laments the loss of religious faith in the Victorian Period in "Dover Beach"

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A. What does the poem "Locksley Hall" represent?

Ans:-- According to Lord Alfred Tennyson, the poem represents "young life, its good side, its deficiencies, and its yearn-
ings".

B. What does Ulysses symbolize?

Ans:--   

C. How was the religious faith of the Victorians?

Ans:-- The religious faith of the Victorians was conventional. They had never seriously thought about religion.
D. "My pipe is lost"--- What is meant by "pipe"?

Ans:-- Here, 'pipe', means poetic inspiration.

E. Who does Corydon stand for in Arnold's "Thyrisis"?

Ans:-- In Arnold's "Thyrisis", Corydon stands for Arnold himself.

F. What happened to the men who ate the lotos at the land of the 'Lotos Eaters'?

Ans:-- The men who ate the lotos of the land of the "Lotos Eaters" felt drowsy and heard a music.

G. What is "gipsy lore"?

Ans:-- 'The gypsy-lore' represents to the learning of the gypsies. It is the pure art of the gypsies who are believed to have
the power of thought reading, mesmerism etc.

H. Who was Margaret?

Ans:-- Margaret was not a particular person rather the name was referring to any child.

I. Who carry the dead body of the Grammarian?

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Ans:--   

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J. How was the hair of Laura?

Ans:--   

K. "I am become a name,"--- Who said this?

Ans:--    

L. What is the source of the poem "The Lotos Eaters"?

Ans:-- The poem is based upon the story in 'Odyssey' by Homer. NG

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A. Who was Oenone?

Ans:-- Oenone in Greek mythology, is a fountain nymph of Mount Ida, the daughter of River Cebren and the beloved of
Paris, a son of King Priam of Troy.

B. Who was Andrea's wife?

Ans:-- Lucrezia was Andera's wife.

C. What type of poem is 'Thyrsis'?

Ans:-- 'Thyrsis' is a monody.

D. Which bird is called the windhover?

Ans:-- A small European falcon or hawk is called the windhover.

E. Who are the lotos-eaters?

Ans:-- The Lotos-eaters are the inhabitants of Lotos Island. They eat lotos fruit.

F. Who was called "the faultless painter"?

Ans:-- Andera was called "the faultless painter".

G. What is Dover famous for?

Ans:-- Dover, a principal cross-channel port in Britain, is most famous for its white chalk cliffs and its beach.
H. What is a dramatic monologue?

Ans:-- A dramatic monologue is a poem that presents a moment in which a single speaker expresses his/her thoughts,
emotions to a silent listener.

I. What kind of poem is 'The Scholar Gipsy'?

Ans:-- Mainly, 'The Scholar Gipsy' is a pastoral elegy.

J. Who is the speaker in the poem 'The Last Rider Together'?

Ans:-- The speaker of the poem "The Last Ride Together" is a rejected lover who is exploring the end of a love affair.

K. How did Tithonus become immortal?

Ans:-- Aurora granted Tithonus his immortality.

L. Who write the poem 'Pied Beauty'?

Ans:-- Gerard Manley Hopkins writes the poem 'Pied Beauty'.

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A. Who is Amy?

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Ans:-- Amy is the speakers cousin who rejected him to marry a boorish man of suitable financial means.

B. What gift does Tithonus urge to take back?

Ans:-- Tithonus urges to take back the gift of immortality.

C. Where do Andrea and Lucrezia live?

Ans:-- Andrea and Lucrezia live in Florence.

D. Who is Neptune? NG
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Ans:-- Neptune is the Roman god of sea.

E. What is the source of the poem "The Scholar Gypsy"?

Ans:-- "The Scholar Gypsy" is based on Joseph Glanvill's book entitled The Vanity of Dogmastiztng.

F. What is a monody?

Ans:-- A monody is an elegy in which the mourner expresses his feelings of grief and sorrow over the death of his near
and dear one.

G. What do you understand by "Brute beauty"?

Ans:-- Here, "Brute Beauty" means natural, untouched beauty.

H. What is the meaning of 'Felix'?

Ans:-- In Latin, 'Felix' means 'happy'.

I. What type of poem is "Andrea del Sarto"?

Ans:-- "Andrea del Sarto" is a dramatic monologue.

J. How old was Fra Lippo Lippi when he renounced the worldly pleasures?

Ans:-- Lippo was eight years old when he renounced the worldly pleasures.

K. Who is the speaker of the poem "My Last Duchess"?

Ans:-- The Duke of Ferrara is the speaker of the poem "My Last Duchess".

L. Who was Sophocles?

Ans:-- Sophocles was one of the most celebrated Greek tragedians who lived during 495-406 BC. He was a favourite
author of Arnold.
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A. How did Aurora grant immortality to Tithonus?

Ans:-- Tithonus asked for immortality to Aurora, the goddess of dawn. At his request she bought for him the gift of
immortality from Zeus.

B. Who is the listener in "My Last Duchess"?

Ans:-- The listener is an emissary of The Duke's prospective second wife.

C. With what the fallen leaves are compared?

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Ans:-- The Biblical assertion is Isish suggests that " leaves like the things of man".

D. What is Victorian compromise?

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Ans:-- The compromise between religion and science, reason and faith, democracy and aristocracy, and conjugal felicity
and married life in Victorian Era is considered as Victorian compromise.

E. What is Tennyson's opinions about knowledge and wisdom?

Ans:-- According to Tennyson, a person can acquire knowledge more rapidly than wisdom.

F. How is Andrea inferior to other painters?

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Ans:-- Andera is inferior to other painters because they have divine visions while Andera himself lacks such visions.
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G. What is meant by 'shepherd's holiday'?

Ans:--

H. What does 'Spring' suggest in the title?

Ans:-- Spring in the title suggests both the season of growth and the Garden of Eden.

I. Who sang the choric song in "The Lotos Eaters"?

Ans:-- The choric song was sung by all the sailors who had tested the lotos fruit and flowers.

J. What is a dramatic monologue?

Ans:-- A dramatic monologue is a poem that presents a moment in which a single speaker expresses his/her thoughts,
emotions to a silent listener.

K. What is "the eternal note of sadness"?

Ans:-- To Arnold, the sound made by the sea is "the eternal note of sadness".

L. Who was Felix Randal?

Ans:-- Felix Randal was a farrier.

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A. "Comrades, leave me here a little"--- Why does the speaker asks his friends to leave him there a little?

Ans:-- The speaker of the poem has returned to Locksly Hall after a long time. His return to the scene and siights stirs up
his old memories and desires and so he asks his friends to leave him alone for some time.

B. Who was called the faultless painter?

Ans:-- Andera was called "the faultless painter".

C. Why is Clough compared to the cuckoo?

Ans:-- The point of similarity between them is that just as the cuckoo leaves England when the wind of spring begins to
blow; Claugh left the world when the religious storm was raging in fury at Oxford.

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D. What is expressed through the words 'Brute beauty'?

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Ans:-- Here, the words "Brute Beauty" is expressed as natural, untouched beauty.

E. Who was Oenone?

Ans:-- Oenone in Greek mythology, is a fountain nymph of Mount Ida, the daughter of River Cebren and the beloved of
Paris, a son of King Priam of Troy.

F. Who are compared to rats in 'Fra Lippo Lippi'?

Ans:-- The monks who go out to seek pleasure and enter into the homes of prostitutes are compared to rats in the poem
"Fra Lippo Lippi".
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G. "And we are here as on a darkling plain"--- What is referred to here?

Ans:-- The human existance is compared to a dark battlefield where friends and enemies fight each other in total confu-
sion.

H. Why is the poet's heart scared in 'The Windhover'?

Ans:-- The poet's heart is scared because of the mastery of the bird's performance.

I. How was the river flowing in the land of Loto's Eaters?

Ans:-- In the land of lotos-eaters the river was flowing outward to the sea from the interior to the island.

J. What is Westminister Abbey?

Ans:-- Westminster Abbey is a gothic monastery church in London that is the traditional place of coronation and burial for
many great men.

K. What was the cause of the spiritual crisis in the poem "The Scholar Gipsy"?

Ans:-- The death of the spiritual values of the society was the cause of the spiritual crisis in the poem "The Scholar
Gipsy".

L. Who wrote the poem 'Pied Beauty'?

Ans:-- Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote the poem 'Pied Beauty'

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A. What is catharsis?

Ans:- Catharsis is the effect of tragedy to the audience, that arouse pity and fear.

B. What is unity of time?

Ans:- The unity of time demands that the action of a tragedy should remain confined within twenty-four hours.

C. What is hamartia?

Ans:- Hamartia means 'error in judgement' or miscalculation as a result of which the tragic hero moves from happiness to
misery.

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D. What are the constituents of a tragedy?

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Ans:- Three constituents element in tragedy ----- Plot, Character and Thought ----- are concerned with the objects of
imitation.

E. How does Sydney prove that poets are not liars?

Ans:- The poet does not affirm anything, he says what may be or should be, so the question of lying does not arise at all.

F. Who is Sophocles?

Ans:- The second of the three great tragedians is Sophocles, who wrote ninety tragedies in which he represented human
psychology under fate with superhuman skill.
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G. What is Dr.Johnson's opinion about Shakespear’s dramas?

Ans:- According to Dr.Johnson, Shakespeare has neither true tragedy nor true comedy but a special kind of drama known
as tragi-comedy.

H. To what school of criticism does Dr.Johnson belong?

Ans:- Dr.Johnson belongs to Neo-classical School of Criticism with some exceptions.

I. What are the primary passions of human life?

Ans:- 

J. What is the main difference between a poet and a common man?

Ans:- The poet is a man who is gifted with more than usual organic sensibility and is capable of thinking long and applied
over any variety of subject which an ordinary can never do.

K. What is Coleridge's idea of 'fancy'?

Ans:- Fancy is that faculty of human mind which does not create anything but arbitrarily brings images together retaining
their individual existence to be attractive.

L. What does Aristotle mean by imitation?

Ans:- By 'imitation' Aristotle means an act of imaginative creation by which the poet drawing his material from the
phenomenal world, makes something new out of it.
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A. What, according to Aristotle, is the most important element of tragedy?

Ans:- According to Aristotle, 'Plot' is the most important element of tragedy.

B. What according to Sydney, is the aim of poetry?

Ans:- According to Sydney, to teach and to delight is the aim of poetry.

C. Who is Stephen Gosson?

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Ans:- Stephen Gosson is a Kentish who attacked poetry in his book 'The School of Abuse'.

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D. What is an epic?

Ans:- An epic or a heroic poem is the representation of a heroic action in the most elegant style in which the mind is
inspired with a desire to be worthy.

E. Who coined the expression "Willing suspension of disbelief"?

Ans:- Samuel Taylor Coleridge coined the expression "Willing suspension of disbelief".

F. What is "The Preface to Shakespeare"?

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Ans:- "The Preface to Shakespeare" means a book in which Dr.Johnson has given the explanatory remarks about Shake-
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speare as a dramatist.

G. How does Wordsworth define a poet?

Ans:- According to Wordsworth, a poet is a man speaking to men, indowed with more lively sensibility, more enthusiasm
and tenderness and possessing a more comprehensible soul.

H. How many stages are there in Wordsworth's Poetic Process?

Ans:- There are four stages in the process of poetic creation. Those are observation, recollection contemplation and
imagination.

I. What is meant by the term 'Vates"?

Ans:- The term, 'Vates' means a 'divinar' or 'foreseer' or 'Prophet'.

J. Why does Johnson call Shakespeare "Poet of Nature"?

Ans:- Shakespeare is called the poet of nature because of his presentation of human life that flows through every man of
all the ages of human civilization.

K. What is Stasimon?

Ans:- A stasimon is a choral song without anapests or trochees.

L. How does Coleridge define "imagination"?

Ans:- Imagination is an act of human mind in which different images are fused and unified to create something new.
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A. What is catharsis?

Ans:- Catharsis is the effect of tragedy to the audience, that arouse pity and fear.

B. What does Aristotle mean by imitation?

Ans:- By 'imitation' Aristotle means an act of imaginative creation by which the poet drawing his material from the
phenomenal world, makes something new out of it.

C. What is Dr.Johnson's opinion about Shakespear’s dramas?

Ans:- According to Dr.Johnson, Shakespeare has neither true tragedy nor true comedy but a special kind of drama
known as tragi-comedy.

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D. What is hamartia?

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Ans:- Hamartia means 'error in judgement' or miscalculation as a result of which the tragic hero moves from happiness to
misery.

E. What are the constituents of a tragedy?

Ans:- Three constituents element in tragedy ----- Plot, Character and Thought ----- are concerned with the objects of
imitation.

F. What do you mean by the unity of action?

NG
Ans:- The unity of action demands that the action of a tragedy must be a complete whole. In an action there may be a
number of incidents and events, but together, they must constitute one and only one, action.
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G. What are the major elements of a tragedy?

Ans:- The major elements of a tragedy are Plot, Character, Thought, Diction, Music and Spectacle.

H. How does Sydney prove that poets are not liars?

Ans:- The poet does not affirm anything, he says what may be or should be, so the question of lying does not arise at all.

I. What is mimesis?

Ans:- The Greek word for imitation is 'mimesis'. Mimesis has an extend meaning, i.e. 'representations'.

J. How does Coleridge define a poem?

Ans:- A poem is that species of composition which is opposed to the works of science by proposing for its immediate
object pleasure, not truth.

K. What is poetic diction?

Ans:- Poetic diction is the personate or the individual style and manner of writing in poetry.

L. What is Coleridge's idea of 'fancy'?

Ans:- Fancy is that faculty of human mind which does not create anything but arbitrarily brings images together retaining
their individual existence to be attractive.
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A. What does Aristotle mean by epic?

Ans:- According to Aristotle, an epic or a heroic poem is the representation of a heroic action in the most elegant style in
which the mind is inspired with a desire to be worthy.

B. Who, according to Wordsworth, is a poet?

Ans:- According to Wordsworth, a poet is a man speaking to men, indowed with more lively sensibility, more enthusiasm
and tenderness and possessing a more comprehensible soul.

C. What is Sydney’s notion about tragy-comedy?

U GA
Ans:- 

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D. What is the first fault of Shakespeare that Dr.Johnson mentioned in his "The Preface to Shakespeare"?

Ans:- The first fault of Shakespeare is that, he sacrifices virtue to convenience and is much more careful to please than
to instruct.

E. What is the most important element of a tragedy?

Ans:- 'Plot' is the most important element of a tragedy.

F. What is "Willing suspension of disbelief"?

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Ans:- " Willing suspension of disbelief" is a term coined by Samuel Taylor coleridge. It is a state where the readers are
compelled to agree with the writer's statement or to believe his/her notions.

G. What do you mean by Heroic couplet?

Ans:- Heroic couplet is a pair of poetical lines each of which has five iambic feet and ends with the same sound.

H. What is organic unity?

Ans:-     -- What is organic sensibility? Answer:- It is the capacity of a man to receive impressions
through the senses.

I. Who was Seneca?

Ans:- Lucius Annaeus Seneca, also known as Seneca the Younger, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman and
dramatist.

J. What, according to Aristotle, is the common feature of all art?

Ans:- According to Aristotle, 'imitation' is the common feature of all art

K. What is Dr.Johnson's allegation about the plots of Shakespeare's dramas?

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L. How does Sydney differentiate between 'laughter' and 'delight'?

Ans:- According to Sidney, there can be delight without laughter and it is not the cause of laughter although laughter may
sometimes accompany delight.
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BRIEF QUESTION WITH SOLUTION

1. What is language?
Ans. Language is a symbol system which can be spoken or written by means of which human beings communicate.

2. What is meant by duality?

Ans. Duality is also known as double articulation. It refers to a layer of sounds which combine into a second layer of larger units.

3. What is linguistics?
Ans. The scientific study of human language is called linguistics.

4. What are the major levels of linguistics?

Ans. There are three major levels of linguistics: Descriptive, Historical and Applied Linguistics.

5. What is phonetics?
Ans. The scientific study of speech sounds is called phonetics.

6. What is parole?

U GA
Ans. Parole is a term used by Ferdinand de Saussure which deals with individual’s actual speech.

7. What is competence?

AD
Ans. Competence is the abstract ability of an individual to speak the language which he/she has learned as native language in
his/her childhood.

8. Who is Saussure?
Ans. Ferdinand de Saussure is the originator of the 20th century reappearance of structuralism.

9. What is langue?
Ans. Langue is a term used by Ferdinand de Saussure which refers to the collective knowledge of a community of the language
spoken by its members.

10.Who is Noam Chomsky?

Ans. Noam Chomsky is one of the most important theorists of linguistics. NG
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11.What is IPA?
Ans. IPA stands for International Phonetic Alphabet. It’s a system of transcribing sounds of a language.

12.What is diphthong?
Ans. When one vowel glides toward another vowel, it’s called diphthong. For example: /el/.

13.What is allophone?
Ans. Allophone is the linguistically non-significant variant of each phoneme.

14.What is phone?
Ans. Phone means sound or voice.

15.Define voicing.
Ans. Speech sounds which are produced with the vocal cords vibrating are called voicing.

16.Name the passive articulators.

Ans. The passive articulators are upper lip, upper jaw, teeth ridge, had and soft palate and uvula.

17.What is the smallest phonological unit?

Ans. Phoneme is the smallest phonological unit.

18.What is tonic stress?

Ans. Tonic stress is extra strong stress on words to show special focus.

19.What are bilabial sounds?

Ans. The sounds made by the two lips are called bilabial. For example: /p/, /b/, /m/.

20.What is tone?
Ans. A tone stands for a syllable which initiates a contrast in pitch level or direction.

21.What is intonation?
Ans. Intonation is a pattern of changing pitch during an utterance to provide linguistic information.
22.What is assimilation?
Ans. Assimilation is a linguistic process by which a sound becomes similar to an adjacent sound.

23.What is a minimal pair?

Ans. Minimal pair is a pair of two words in a language which differ from each other by only one distinctive sound and which also
differ in meaning.

24.What is pitch?
Ans. Pitch is the rhythmic frequency of vocal folds.

25.What is bound morpheme?

Ans. The morphemes that cannot function alone and are added to root words is called bound morpheme. For example: less, ness,
ment, un etc.

26.What is a zero allomorph?

Ans. Zero allomorph is an inflection on nouns or verbs presumed to be present although invisible.

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27.What is bound stem?
Ans. A bound stem is a stem which cannot occur as a separate word apart from any other morpheme.

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28.What is a monophthong?
Ans. A monophthong is a simple or pure vowel articulated without any obstacles in the vocal tract.

29.What is syntax?
Ans. The study of sentence structure is called syntax.

30.What is recursion?
Ans. In recursion, rules can be applied more than once in generating sentences.

31.What is IC?
NG
Ans. IC stands for Immediate Constituent which is any one of the largest grammatical units that constitute a construction.
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32.What is acronym?
Ans. An acronym is a kind of abbreviation. It’s a word formed by taking letters from a phrase that is too long to use comfortably.
For example: NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

33.What is schema?
Ans. Schema is the background knowledge that enables us to make predictions about what we might expect to experience in a
given context.

34.What is psycholinguistics?
Ans. The study of language with reference to human psychology is called psycholinguistics.

35.What is Accommodation Theory in SLA?

Ans. Accommodation Theory in SLA refers to the adaptation of language through changing or alerting the existing scheme for
new information.

36.What is sociolinguistics?
Ans. The study of the use of language in society is called sociolinguistics.

37.What is idiolect?
Ans. Idiolect is the language of an individual as opposed to that of a group.

38.What is register?
Ans. A register is a subset of a language used for a particular purpose or in a particular social setting.

39.What is dialect?
Ans. Dialect is a traditional term referring to a variety of a language spoken in a certain place. There are urban and rural dialects.

40.What is isogloss?
Ans. Isogloss is a boundary line between places or regions that differ in a particular linguistic feature such as the pronunciation of a
vowel.
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