B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH LITERATURE
FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2008
Date : 03/05/2008
Time : 1:00 - 4:00
EL 5502 - LINGUISTICS DM 16
Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
PART-A
Answer any FIVE of the following in about 50 words each, by choosing a maximum of three questions from each section (5x4=20 marks)
SECTION 1
1.
What is linguistics?
2.
What are the different types of phonetics?
3.
Differentiate between linguistics and literary studies.
4.
Define Pragmatics.
SECTION 2
5.
What are fricatives? Give a three label description to any one of the fricatives.
6.
Define TG Grammar.
7.
Describe synonyme and homophones.
8.
Define Field, Tenor and Mode.
PART-B
Answer any FOUR of the following questions in about 150 words each, by choosing a maximum of two questions from each section. (4x10=40 marks)
SECTION 1
9.
Describe the significance of Implicative.
10.
What is the relationship between form and meaning?
11.
Compare dialect, idiolect and Register.
SECTION 2
12.
What are plosives? Give a three label description of any one of the plosives.
13.
Explain Discourse and its features.
14.
Describe the use of metaphors and similes.
PART-C
Answer the following questions in about 300 words each
15.
What is TG Grammar? Explain its role and functions.
(2x20=40 marks)
(OR)
Describe any five figures of speech. Illustrate with examples.
16.
Describe the place and Manner of articulation of affricates.
(OR)
What is the role of the English language today?
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