IGNOU DCE 1 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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DCE 1 (July 2025 - January 2026) - ENGLISH

DCE 01

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF WRITING

Max. Marks: 100

Programme: DCE

Assignment Code: DCE 1/TMA/1/2025-2026

Answer the following.

1. Write short notes on:

a) Content

b) Form

c) Structure

d) Style

2. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below.

The old library stood shrouded in a perpetual twilight, its towering shelves groaning under the weight of forgotten tales and whispered secrets. Dust motes danced in the sparse sunbeams that dared to pierce the grimy windows, each particle a tiny, fleeting star in a universe of silence. One could almost hear the ghosts of avid readers rustling pages, their hushed sighs mingling with the scent of aged paper and leather. It was not a place for hurried glances or casual browsing; it demanded reverence, an unhurried surrender to its profound stillness. Every volume seemed to possess a silent history, patiently awaiting the touch of a curious hand. Indeed, the very air hummed with untold narratives, each spine a portal to a different epoch, a forgotten mind. This sanctuary, though often overlooked by the digitally obsessed generation, held treasures far more enduring than any fleeting digital trend. A quiet defiance resided within its hallowed walls, a steadfast refusal to yield to the clamour of the modern world. Here, knowledge wasn't consumed; it was absorbed, a slow and nourishing draught for the hungry soul.

a) Describe the tone of this passage.

b) What is the author's attitude towards the old library?

c) Comments on the diction of the passage.

d) How does the flow of the sentences contribute to the overall feeling or voice of the passage? Explain.

e) Suggest a suitable title for the passage. Justify the title by giving reasons.

3. Dialogues can play a crucial role in dramatising ideas.' Discuss.

4. Given below is an extract from the story 'The Babus of Nayanjore' by Rabindranath Tagore (Ten Tales for Indian Students, OUP). The protagonist is talking to himself, trying to understand why he dislikes Kailas Babu. Rewrite his self-analysis in the form of a dialogue with an intimate friend. (200 words)

When I sit down and try to analyse the thoughts and feelings that I had towards Kailas Babu, I see that there was a still deeper reason for my dislike. I will now explain. Though I am the son of a rich man, and might have wasted time at college, my industry was such that I took my MA. degree from Calcutta University when quite young. My moral character was flawless. In addition, my outward appearance was so handsome that if I were to call myself beautiful, it might be thought a mark of self-estimation, but would not be considered an untruth. There could be no question that among the young men of Bengal, I was regarded by parents generally as a very eligible match. I myself was quite clear on the point, and had determined to obtain my full value in the marriage market.

5. Distinguish between Creative and Non-Creative writing.

6. Discuss the various modes of Direct address. 

7. Write a short story (approximately 750-1000 words) that develops this opening into a complete detective mystery.

"The antique pocket watch, a family heirloom, was gone. Not just misplaced, but gone from the locked display case in a house known for its impenetrable security. The only clues were a faint scent of jasmine, a single, iridescent feather, and a cryptic note left on the pillow: 'Time unravels all secrets.'"

8. Write short notes on any one of the following.

a) The relation between language and clarity.

b) Authenticity and credibility

9. ‘A monologue is more than a device,’ Discuss.

 

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