LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE
FIFTH SEMESTER – November 2008
XA 10
EL 5401 - INDIAN FOLKLORE
Date : 12-11-08
Time : 9:00 - 12:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
PART - A
I. Write short notes on any FIVE of the following in 75 words
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(5 x 4 = 20 marks )
Themmangu ( Honey songs )
Kavadiattam
Naagapooja
Bommalattam
Silambattam
Yakhshagana
Kummi
Lullaby
PART - B
II. Answer any FIVE of the following in 150 words.
(5 x 8 = 40 marks)
9. What are the features you appreciate in Therukkuthu?
10. Write on the origin and future of folklore?
11. Trace some of the beliefs and superstitions in Tamil society.
12. How is Etrappattu distinct from other genres in telling a story?
13. Describe Mayilattam as a charming entertainment in villages.
14. Do you think Snake dance has any value? Cite any two values.
PART – C
III. Attempt an essay on any TWO in 350 words each
(2x 20 = 40 marks)
15. Bring out the significance of the birth of the First Child and narrate the
celebration of the same in villages.
16. T.Lourdu, Vijayalakshmi Navaneetha Krishnan and Pushpavanam Kuppusamy –
Construct an interview with any ONE of them in 20 sentences.
17. Depict Karagattam OR Villuppattu as one of the foremost genres of folk
performances.
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