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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
U.G. DEGREE EXAMINATION GENERAL ENGLISH
FOURTHSEMESTER APRIL 2018
16UEL4GE03/EL4058 ENGLISH THROUGH FOLKLORE
Date: 18-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
I Answer any TEN of the following in one or two sentences: (10 x 3 30)
1. What is the theme of the story 'The Willow
2. What did God create first in the world according to the Cree tale?
3. What are the different types of folk songs?
4. Define a Legend. Give examples.
5. What are the characteristics of a folktale?
6. What is a Fairy tale? Give examples.
7. Who is Anancy?
8. How does Rhodopis become a Queen?
9. Explain the theme of the song 'Birch Tree'.
10. What is the central idea of 'Snow White'?
11. Describe the promise of Tomodata to Daimyo.
12. What are the features of Warli Art?
II Write a paragraph on any FOUR of the following in about 200 words: x 10 40)
13. Slow and steady wins the race
14. Empty vessels make more noise
15. Old is gold
16. All that glitters is not gold
17. Pen is mightier than the sword
18. Unity is Strength
III Answer any TWO of the following in about 200 words: (2x 10 20)
1. Discuss the major themes and motifs in African folklore?
2. What are the different types of folktales? Give examples.
3. Why do people use proverbs and riddles in their day to day speech? Give examples.
4. Explain the importance of folk songs in the lives of rural people?
IV Answer the following question: x 10
1. Draw a picture in the form of Warli Art on the theme are the children of Mother Earth'
2. For Visually Challenged Students- Write an essay on the importance of folk music in Indian Culture.