B.A. Semester 3 Examination - Literary Criticism - 2021

Sep 20, 2026

This document serves as the official examination paper for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Semester III program under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), conducted in June/July 2021. The paper focuses on the subject of Literary Criticism (Paper VII). Students are required to answer five questions from the provided list, which covers essential topics such as the relationship between life and literature, the definition and characteristics of ballads, epics, and narrative poems, as well as critical analyses of Shakespearean and Greek tragedies. The exam assesses a student's fundamental understanding of literary concepts, historical literary works, and comparative genre analysis. Each of the five selected questions carries equal weight, totaling 70 marks for the examination. The paper is designed to evaluate academic proficiency in literary theory and analysis, providing specific prompts for critical discussion on canonical literature and generic conventions.

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Literary Criticism Questions

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What is the total marks for the B.A. Semester III Literary Criticism examination?

The total marks for the examination are 70.

How many questions are students required to answer?

Students are required to write answers for only five questions.

What are some of the key topics covered in this examination?

The exam covers topics including the relationship between life and literature, definitions and characteristics of ballads, epics, and narrative poems, and comparative analysis between Greek and Shakespearean tragedies.

Sep 20, 2026

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