B1
How were Red Cross Knight and Una entrapped by Archimago?
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Part B · Short Questions — Previous Year Questions
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Part B · Short Questions79 questions
Part B · Short Questions79
B2
Explain the following lines: So pure and innocent, as that same lambe She was in life and every virtuous lore, And by descent from Royall lynage came Of ancient Kings and Queens.
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B3
Explain the conceit of twin-compasses.
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B4
Explain the following lines with reference to the context: She is all states and all princes I Nothing else is.
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B5
What is the poet's idea about the immortality of the soul in 'Death, Be Not Proud'?
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B6
How does Marvell combine passion and intellect in 'The Definition of Love'?
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B7
Write a short note on Herbert's use of metaphysical conceits.
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B8
Explain the following lines: The mid is it's own place, and in itself Can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.
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B9
Why is "The Faerie Queene" called a romantic epic?
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B10
Write a short note on Spenserian stanza.
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B11
Explain the following lines with reference to the context: She is all states and all princes I. Nothing else is?
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B12
What is the role of 'Time' in human life?
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B13
How does Donne refute the pride of death as a mighty and dreadful power?
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B14
Define Herbert's relationship with God.
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B15
Discuss the features of Milton's blank verse.
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B16
Explain the following line: Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven.
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B17
Passion and intellect are combined in the poem 'The Definition of Love'-Justify it?
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B18
Describe the setting of the poem 'The Faerie Queene', book-1.
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B19
Write a critical appreciation of the poem 'Canonization'.
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B20
How did Satan instigate his followers to fight against God?
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B21
Describe symbolism and allusion in the poem 'the Faerie Queene' Book-1.
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B22
Explain the significance of larks flying upwards in the poem 'Easter Wings'.
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B23
Describe how Donne has celebrated the immortality of soul in the poem 'Death, Be not Proud'.
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B24
What spiritual dilemma does Herbert evince in 'The Colar'?
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B25
How does Lady Una inspire the Red Cross Knight?
NU. 2021
B26
Describe conceit and wit in Donne's poems.
NU. 2021
B27
How does Andrew Marvell propose to his beloved to enjoy life in 'To His Coy Mistress'?
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B28
Define Herbert's relationship with God.
NU. 2021
B29
What evil design do you find in Satan's character?
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B30
How can the poet and his beloved be cannonized for love?
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B31
Who is Morpheus? Describe his house in the underworld.
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B32
What are the epic qualities in 'Paradise Lost' Book-I?
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B33
What religious allegory do you find in Canto-1 of 'The Faerie Queene'?
NU. 2020
B34
What does Donne say about the nature of true love in 'The Sun Rising'?
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B35
How does Marvel combine passion and intellect in 'The Definition of Love'?
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B36
Why and for what purpose does Herbert wish to fly in the poem 'Easter Wings'?
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B37
How do the fallen angels respond to the call of Satan?
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B38
How were the Red Cross Knight and Una entrapped by Archimago?
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B39
Describe the building of the Pandemonium the capital of Hell.
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B40
Explain the following: Thy beauty shall no more be found Nor, in thy marble vault, shall sound My echoing song, then worms shall try That long preserved virginity.
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B41
Who is the Red Cross Knight? Give your impressions of the Knight.
NU. 2019
B42
Why and how does the poet rebuke the sun in the poem 'The Sun Rising'?
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B43
How can the poet and his beloved be canonized by love?
NU. 2019
B44
What role is played by fate in 'The Definition of Love'?
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B45
Write a note on Herbert's use of metaphysical conceits.
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B46
Explain the following : But at my back I always hear Time's winged chariot hurrying near.
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B47
How does Herbert want to celebrate Christ's victory over death?
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B48
Give a description of hell as described in 'Paradise Lost' Book-I.
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B49
Write a short note on Gloriana.
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B50
Why and for what purpose does Herbert wish to fly in the poem 'Easter Wings'?
NU. 2018
B51
Enlighten the religious aspect of complete submission to God in the poem 'The Collar'.
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B52
What evil design do you find in Satan's character?
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B53
How does the poem 'A Valediction : Forbidding Mourning' celebrate the spiritual quality of love?
NU. 2018
B54
How does Marvell propose to his beloved to enjoy life in 'To His Coy Mistress'?
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B55
What is the poet's idea about the immortality of the soul in 'Death Be Not Proud'?
NU. 2018
B56
Define Herbert's relationship with God.
NU. 2018
B57
What impression of Lady Una do you have from "The Faerie Queene"?
NU. 2017
B58
What are the epic qualities in "Paradise Lost"?
NU. 2017
B59
How is Herbert reconciled with God after a course of rebellion against Him?
NU. 2017
B60
What do you mean by 'Carpe-Diem' theme?
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B61
How does Donne differ from the Petrarchan tradition in his love- poetry?
NU. 2017
B62
How can the poet and his beloved be canonized for love?
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B63
Write a short note on Metaphysical Conceit.
NU. 2017
B64
To reign is worth ambition though in Hell, Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven.-Explain.
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B65
What do you know about the Red Cross Knight?
NU. 2016
B66
What is theme of the poem 'Twicknam Garden'?
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B67
How does Andrew Marvell explain the concept of fleeting time and enjoyment?
NU. 2016
B68
Describe the leadership qualities in the character of Satan.
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B69
Trace Herbert's relationship with God.
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B70
Explain the following lines with reference to the context: Sleep after toil, port after stormy seas, Ease after war, death after life, does greatly please.
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B71
Write short notes on the following. (a) Archimago (b) Epic Simile
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B72
Why is "The Faerie Queene" called a romantic epic?
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B73
Locate and explain the following :- She is all states and all princes I Nothing else is.
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B74
What is the poet's idea about the immortality of the soul in "Death Be Not Proud"?
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B75
Why does Herbert wish to fly in the poem "Easter Wings"?
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B76
Identify and explain :- Hither with crystal vials, lovers come, And take my tears, which are love's wine.
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B77
What is the role of time and Fate in human life as you find in Marvell's poems?
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B78
Locate and explain the lines:- The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n.
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B79
Write a short note on Beelzebub.
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