BEGG-174 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BEGG-174 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
CREATIVE WRITING
Structured previous year question paper for BEGG-174, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL) (BAG) (CBCS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BEGG–174 : CREATIVE WRITING
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) This paper has two Sections—A and B.
(ii) Attempt five questions in all, choosing at
least two from each Section.
(iii) 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) Function of climax in a story
(b) Anti-plot
(c) Importance of sound effects (SFX) in a radio script
(d) Types of plagiarism [ 2 ]
Q2.What is the criteria used for s electing themes for writing short stories and poetry ? Discuss in detail. (500 words)
Q3.Write a detailed note on the various types of programmes that are telecast on TV. (500 words).
Q4.What is new med ia and how has it opened new windows of opportunity for everyone ? Discuss. (500 words)
Q5.A manuscript goes through a long journey before it is published. Discuss the stages through which it passes. (500 words)
Section—B
Q6.Given below are the opening lines of a short story. Complete the story in about 500 words giving it a suitable title : 20 The heavy door shut behind me with a loud thud and I realized with horror that I had somehow manage d to lock myself in the hospital morgue, where all the dead bodies were kept. No one would know where I was and I would have to spend the night here...
Q7.Write a feature on “Who has a better deal in life, working women or housewives” ? (500 words)
Q8.Write a public service announcement to alert the people about cyber crimes and how one should not divulge their PAN or Adhaar number etc. to anyone.
Q9.Write a poem of about 12 to 14 lines on any social theme, and give it a suitable title.
Q10.Write a travel article for teenagers about an adventure camp and all the fun activities they can look forward to in that place. (500 words)