BA English Honours Study

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

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English Honours Examination (English Reading Skill) Part -C (ইংরেজী অনার্স পরিক্ষা জাতীয় বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়-২০১৯)

(ইংরেজী অনার্স পরিক্ষা জাতীয় বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়-২০১৯)

Part – C

3. Read the poem cited below and answer any five questions:

When I consider how my light is spent,

Ere half my days in, this dark world and wide,

And that one talent which is death to hide,

Lodg'd with me useless, though my soul more bent

To serve therewith my maker, and present

My true account, lest he returning chide;

Doth God exact day-labour, light deny'd?

I fondly ask; but patience to prevent

That murmur, soon replies, 'God doth not need

Either man's work or his own gifts. Who best

Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His State

Is kingly: thousands at his bidding speed,

And post o'er land and ocean without rest;

They also serve who only stand and wait.

(a) Discuss the central theme of the poem.

(b) Evaluate the generic form of the poem.

(d) Explain the line “They also serve who only stand and wait” and connect it with the inner meaning of the poem.

(e) Analyse the rhyme-scheme of the poem.

(f) Comment on the tone used in the poem.

(g) Write the summary of the poem.

(h) Find out some words which help to find out the inner conflict of mind in the poem.

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English September 18, 2019

English Honours Examination (English Reading Skill) Part B (ইংরেজী অনার্স পরিক্ষা জাতীয় বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়-২০১৯)

(ইংরেজী অনার্স পরিক্ষা জাতীয় বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়-২০১৯)

Subject code: 211101

(English Reading Skill)

Part B

Read the Passage and answer the questions below:

There was a time when the study of literature and philosophy formed the basis of education. Knowledge of science gradually became indispensable in man’s life. The question then arose, should literature continue to occupy its privileged position in our scheme of education in college and universities? There is no doubt that in the modern world we cannot think of doing without science. No one, therefore, would object to giving to science a place of prime importance in our curricula of studies. But that should in no way affect the position of literature. It is something as important, and there is no inherent enmity between the two.

Literature deals imaginatively with the stuff of which life is made. The study of what the men of letters have thought and felt has permanent interest for men. Literature gives’ us the unique experience of being in contact with a distinct personality which expresses itself through some “familiar matter” of real life or some fantasy. Science, on the otherhand, deals with impersonal generalization of universal Principles. Literature, studies from a personal point of view. It humanizes every fact of life.

Literature, by bringing us into contact with the deepest reaction of the human mindm elevates our minds; it helps to refine and enrich our feelings. The study of literature ends in an improvement of sensibility and a certain depth of perception. Its best gifts are freedom of the spirit and enlargement of the mind. It may thus be said “to free, arouse and dilate the human mind.” The study of literature consoles and braces us up in our hours of gloom, stimulates and ennobles our morality. Literature makes the reader more forbearing and forgiving by widening the outlook and liberalising the spirit. Liberalizing

1. Answer any five of the following questions:

(a) What was the position of literature in ancient times?

(b) Wow does literature deal with life?

(d) How does the study of literature end?

(e) What do you mean by subjective approach of literature?

(f) How does literature work as a part of the humanities?

(g) Why does literature keep the everlasting and particular mark in one’s life?

(h) How does literature work on the readers?

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Slide September 17, 2019

English Honours Examination (English Reading Skill) Part A (ইংরেজী অনার্স পরিক্ষা জাতীয় বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়-২০১৯)

(ইংরেজী অনার্স পরিক্ষা জাতীয় বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়-২০১৯)
Subject code: 211101

(English Reading Skill)

Part A
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow

Conflict can be described as a disagreement among groups or individuals Characterized by antagonism and hostility. This is usually fuelled by the opposition of one party to another in an attempt to reach an objective different from that to the other party. The elements involved in the confect have varied sets of principles and values, that allowing a conflict to arise conflict can be defined in many ways but one of the simplest is that it pertains to the opposing ideas and actions of different entities, resulting in an antagonistic state; it is an inevitable part of life. All of us possess our own opinions, ideas and sets of beliefs. We have our own ways of looking at things and we act according to what we think in proper. In this process, we make ourselves a particular group. Hence, we often find ourselves in conflict in different scenarios. It may involve other individuals, groups of people, or a struggle within our own selves. Consequently conflict influences us in one way or another.

Conflict comes naturally; the clashing of thoughts and ideas is a part of the human experience. It is true that it can be destructive if left uncontrolled. However, it shouldn’t be seen as something that can only cause negative things to transpire. It is way to come up with more meaningful realizations that can certainly be helpful to the individuals involved. Conflict can be seen as an opportunity for learning and understanding our differences. We can all live harmoniously despite conflicts as long as we know how to responsibly manage these struggles.

1. Answer any ten from the following:

(a) Define conflict.

(b) What is the major consequence of conflict?

(d) What is the prominent positive side of conflict in our life?

(e) What do you understand by “Clashing of thoughts and ideas”?

Write down the meaning of the following words in English and make your own Sentences with them:

(f) Consequently

(g) Opportunity

(h) Involve

Use the following words as directed in your own sentences:

(i) Destructive (verb)

(j) Hostility (antonym)