MPSC Assistant Professor Question Paper - II English Literature - With Solution - Yogesh Tiwari

Sep 20, 2026

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MPSC Assistant Professor Question Paper-II English Literature (with solution by Yogesh Tiwari) presents a set of multiple-choice questions focused on major works and concepts in English literature. The solutions explain key details such as Addison’s Spectator essays on Milton’s Paradise Lost, the literary movements that did not originate from Romanticism, the part-division of Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner, and the authors linked to famous epitaph lines. It also covers characterization in Tom Jones and Longinus’s sources of sublimity, concluding with principles of literary criticism.

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Questions and Solutions

Addison, Milton and The Spectator

Movements Not Originating from Romanticism

Coleridge: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Epitaph: “Writ in water”

Tom Jones: Squire Western

Longinus: Sources of Sublimity

I. A. Richards and Literary Criticism

MPSC ASSISTANT PROFESSOR QUESTION PAPER-II ENGLISH LITERATURE WITH SOLUTION BY YOGESH TIWARI 1. Addison wrote nineteen essays in The Spectator on one of the following works. Identify the title from the given options: (A) Comus (B) Paradise Regained (C) Paradise Lost (D) Samson Agonistes The correct option is (C) Paradise Lost. Joseph Addison wrote nineteen essays in The Spectator specifically focusing on John Milton's Paradise Lost. These essays analyze various aspects of the epic poem, such as its themes, characters, and the portrayal of divine and human nature. Addison's essays contributed significantly to the appreciation of Milton's work during the 18th century, helping to establish Paradise Lost as a central text in English literature. In contrast, while Comus, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes are also important works by Milton, they did not receive the same level of detailed attention in Addison's essays in The Spectator. 2. Which of the following movements did not owe its origin to Romanticism? (A) Naturalism (B) Symbolism (C) Expressionism (D) Surrealism 1 | P a g e The correct option is (A) Naturalism. Naturalism did not originate from the Romantic movement; rather, it emerged as a reaction against Romanticism in the late 19th century. While Romanticism emphasized emotion, individualism, and the sublime aspects of nature, Naturalism sought to apply scientific principles to literature, focusing on a more objective and deterministic portrayal of life. Naturalists believed that human behavior was shaped by heredity and environment, leading to amore pragmatic and sometimes grim depiction of reality. In contrast, Symbolism, Expressionism, and Surrealism can all be seen as movements that developed out of the Romantic tradition, incorporating its emphasis on emotion and subjective experience while exploring new forms of artistic expression. Symbolism arose in the late 19th century, focusing on representing ideas and emotions through symbols. Expressionism emerged in the early 20th century, emphasizing the expression of emotional experience over physical reality. Surrealism, also from the early 20th century, sought to explore the unconscious mind, often utilizing dream-like imagery and illogical scenes, building on the Romantic fascination with the irrational and the sublime. 3. Into how many parts is S. T. Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner divided? (A) Five (B) Seven (C) Six (D) Eight The correct option is (B) Seven. S. T. Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is divided into seven parts. Each part is referred to as a "part" or "section," and together they create a narrative that tells the story of the mariner's harrowing sea voyage, his encounter with supernatural forces, and the moral and spiritual lessons he 2 | P a g e learns along the way. This structure contributes to the poem's overall themes of sin, redemption, and the interconnectedness of all living things. 4. "Here lies one whose name was writ in water. " These words are carved on the tomb of: (A) P. B. Shelley (B) S. T. Coleridge (C) William Wordsworth (D) John Keats The correct option is (A) P. B. Shelley. The phrase "Here lies one whose name was writ in water" is inscribed on the tombstone of Percy Bysshe Shelley in the Protestant Cemetery in Rome. This inscription reflects Shelley's belief that his literary legacy may not endure, emphasizing his awareness of the ephemeral nature of fame and recognition. Despite this, Shelley remains a significant figure in English literature, celebrated for his poetry and radical ideas. 5. Which character in Tom Jones has been described as "a warm-hearted, hottempered, fox-hunting, Tory country gentleman..."? (A) Partridge (B) Squire Western (C) Thwackum (D) Tom Jones 3 | P a g e The correct option is (B) Squire Western. In Henry Fielding's novel Tom Jones, Squire Western is described as "a warm-hearted, hot-tempered, fox-h

FAQs

Which work did Joseph Addison primarily focus on in The Spectator?

Joseph Addison wrote nineteen essays in The Spectator focusing on John Milton’s Paradise Lost.

Which movement did not owe its origin to Romanticism?

Naturalism did not originate from Romanticism; it emerged as a reaction against it in the late 19th century.

How many parts is Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner divided into?

The poem is divided into seven parts.

Sep 20, 2026

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