BEGG-174 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BEGG-174 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
CREATIVE WRITING
Structured previous year question paper for BEGG-174, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B. A. (General) (BAG) (CBCS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BEGG-174 : CREATIVE WRITING
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : This paper has two sections, A and B.
Attempt five questions in all, choosing at
least two from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Write short notes on any two of the following in about 200 words each : 2×10=20
(a) Themes for short stories
(b) Pre-requisites for a travel writer
(c) Types of T. V. programmes
(d) Characteristics of new media.
Q2.Do dialogues help to endure readability ? Give a reasoned answer (500 words). 20 [ 2 ]
Q3.Write a detailed note on experimental stories and what innovations have taken place in this genre (500 words) ?
Q4.Writing for broadcast is actually writing for the ear. Do you agree ? Give reasons for your answer. (500 words)
Q5.What are the kinds of editing that a manuscript goes through before being p ublished ?
Q6.Elaborate. (500 words)
Section—B
Q7.Given below are the opening lines of a short story. Complete the story in about 500 words, giving it a suitable title. 20 As I entered my house, I was shocked to see that it was completely emp ty. Even the furniture was gone .
Q8.Write a feature on “The lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic”.
Q9.Write a nature poem of ten to fourteen lines and give it a suitable title.
Q10.Write a travel article highlighting the major attractions of any city, town or village.
Q11.Structure a T. V. advertisement for a new smart watch that has come into the market.