Questions for CCE Dec. 2022: MA English Sem I; Paper I (Poetry); Govt. P.G. College Satna

Shandal S Anshu


MA I Sem English
Paper I (Poetry): Questions for CCE Dec. 2022

Note: Attempt any two of the following Questions:

1. Write a note on Milton’s use of epic similes. Illustrate your answer from Paradise Lost Book I.
2. Write a note on Chaucer’s art of characterization.
3. Discuss characteristics of Metaphysical poetry.
4. Discuss The Rape of the Lock as a mock epic poem.
Location: B-37, City Homes Colony, Jawahar Nagar, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India

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