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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION ENGLISH LITERATURE
SIXTH SEMESTER APRIL 2017
EL 6602 CREATIVE WRITING
Date: 20-04-2017 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
PART A
Answer any TEN of the following in about 100 words each: (10 × 5 50 marks)
1. Define the following terms imagery symbolism
2. What is the difference between creative impulse and imagination?
3. Differentiate simile and metaphor with examples.
4. Explain the importance of dialogue in fiction.
5. What is the difference between plot and stream of consciousness?
6. Comment on the different types of narrative techniques.
7. What is the difference between character sketch and characterisation?
8. Define the following terms setting landscape
9. What are the different types of traditional poetry?
10. Comment on the use of diction and language in poetry.
11. What is the difference between creative writing and technical writing?
12. Explain the following terms metre rhyme
PART B
Answer any FIVE of the following in about 250 words each: × 10 50 marks)
13. Write a short children's story set in an island.
14. Describe your favourite leader in your school days, using the "memory exploration"
technique.
15. Write a short story on female infanticide using flashback technique.
16. Narrate a tale with trees as central characters.
17. Write a story in diary form based on the life of a sportsperson.
18. Write a poem on the topic, 'Stop smoking, and Start living'.
19. Write the opening paragraph of a detective/experimental story.
20. Rewrite the story of 'Snow White' in the Indian context.