BEGG-174 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BEGG-174 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
CREATIVE WRITING
Structured previous year question paper for BEGG-174, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
C. B. C. S. (BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BEGG-174 : CREATIVE WRITING
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : This paper is divided into 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) Function of climax in a story
(b) Writing blogs
(c) Themes for poetry
(d) TV writing for children [ 2 ]
Q2.How can a writer achieve clarity and transparency in his/her work ? Give a reasoned answer. (500 words)
Q3.How does a writer structure a poem ? Discuss by explaining how to begin a poem, take it to a climax and bring it to a plausible end. (500 words)
Q4.How does a writer prepare a manuscript for publication ? Discuss in detail. (500 words)
Q5.Plagiarism has no place in creative writing. Do you agree ? Give reasons for your answer. (500 words)
Section—B
Q6.Given below are the opening lines of a short story. Complete the story in 500 words, giving it a suitable title. 20 I had never seen a ghost. But like they say, there’s a first time for everything
Q7.Write a feature in 500 words on “The impact of new media on today’s generation.”
Q8.Write a romantic poem of ten to fourteen lines, and give it a suitable title.
Q9.Write a travel article aimed at adventurous youngsters which highlights a newly de veloped tourist spot. (500 words)
Q10.Structure a TV advertisement for a n electric car that has just come into the Indian market.