Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University AFW Feature Writing June 2007

Application Oriented Course
Term-End Examination

AFW: Feature Writing

Time: 2 hours
Maximum Marks: 50

Instructions: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. What are the skills that a good feature writer needs to acquire ? Discuss any two in details. (10)
OR

How is a feature on a social issue different from a feature on culture ? Give one example of the two types.

2. A book-review is as good as the book reviewer .Comment. (10)
OR

Discuss the various types of profiles.

3. Discuss the area and scope of writing on women. (10)
OR

What are the various styles of travel writing ?

4. Prepare an outline for a feature on any one of the following, indicating your target reader as well : (10)

(i) Problems of child labour

(ii) Religion & politics - a dangerous mix

(iii) Nuclear families vs. joint families

5. Write a short feature on a place. of historical interest that you may have visited recently. (10)
OR

Write a short feature for children on "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy".

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