1. What are the creative benefits of keeping a diary? What are Anne's reasons for writing a diary

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How is biography different from history and fiction Critically evaluate M.K. Gandhi's autobiography in this regard.

2. Analyse the theme of "On Seeing England for the First Time" by Jamaica Kincaid.

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Kincaid has presented a striking contrast between the English situation and Antiguan reality. Do you agree? Explain.

3. Write a detailed note on 'Mother-Daughter bonding' in The Binding Vine by Shashi Deshpande. How can such a bonding liberate women from patriarchal ills

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Write a note on overtones of Eco-feminism in Shashi Deshpande's The Binding Vine.

4. Comment on the prose style of Anton Chekhov with special reference to his story "Misery".

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Write a detailed character sketch of Gilbert Clandon mentioning his journey from illusion to reality.

5. Identify the narrative devices used by AK Ramanujan in the folk tale "In Search of a Dream".

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Summarize the views of Wole Soyinka as expressed in Ake.

6. What do you know about Forster's views on the character of Englishmen? Elaborate.

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What stylistic features of expository prose do you find in Tagore's essay "The Artist". Explain.

7. Write short notes on following (200 words each)

Essay

Letter and Travelogue

Difference between Narrative Prose and Expository Prose

Use of Dialogue in Short Story