B.A. Semester I - CBCS Examination December 2019 - English CCE-02 - Appreciating English Poetry

Sep 20, 2026

This document is the official question paper for the B.A. Semester I CBCS Examination conducted in December 2019 for the subject CCE-02, titled Appreciating English Poetry (Old Course). The examination paper is structured to test students' comprehensive understanding of various poetic genres and specific literary works. It comprises five main sections, each offering a choice between two essay-style questions, covering topics such as the definitions and characteristics of lyrics, ballads, and epics, alongside critical evaluations of canonical poems including John Milton's 'On His Blindness', Tennyson's 'Break, Break, Break', Shakespeare's 'Sigh No More, Ladies', and Wordsworth's 'Daffodils'. Additionally, the paper includes segments requiring short notes on specific poetic forms and literary pieces like sonnets, odes, and Auden's ballads. Designed with a total of 70 marks, this assessment serves as a formal academic benchmark for undergraduate students in the English literature faculty, demanding analytical prowess and deep familiarity with historical and stylistic elements of English poetry. The clear, categorical division of questions ensures a thorough pedagogical evaluation of the students' theoretical and critical knowledge acquired during the semester.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Examination Sections

Section 1: Poetic Genres

Section 2: Types of Lyric

Section 3: Critical Analysis of Selected Poems

Section 4: Poem Evaluations

Section 5: Short Notes on Literary Forms

FAQs

What is the subject of the CCE-02 examination paper?

The examination paper covers 'Appreciating English Poetry' for the B.A. Semester I (Old Course).

How many marks is the total examination worth?

The total marks for the examination are 70.

What are some of the poems students are asked to evaluate?

Students are asked to evaluate works such as Milton's 'On His Blindness', Tennyson's 'Break, Break, Break', Shakespeare's 'Sigh No More, Ladies', and Wordsworth's 'Daffodils'.

Sep 20, 2026

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