IGNOU DCE-05 Assignment 2026-27
Writing Poetry
Last updated by IGNOU: 09 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:56 pm.
| Course code | DCE-05 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Writing Poetry |
| Programme |
About the DCE-05 assignment
The DCE-05 assignment covers poetic rhythm and metre, symbolism, speaking persona, imagery, poetic diction, aesthetic innovation, figurative language and colloquial expression. It combines critical discussion with creative exercises, including rewriting a poem from a different perspective and composing short poems.
There are seven compulsory questions carrying 100 marks in total. Question 1 requires notes on four of five topics, while Question 3 has two parts based on William Blake’s poem. Individual questions carry 10 or 20 marks. No word limits are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 5x4=20 | Write brief notes on four topics chosen from rhythm, scansion, anapaest, trochee and symbolism. |
| Q2 | 10 | Rewrite the supplied Wordsworth poem with the daffodils as its speakers instead of the poet. |
| Q3 | 5x2=10 | Analyse the imagery, rhyme scheme and metre in the supplied extract from William Blake’s Night. |
| Q4 | 10 | Explain the meaning and nature of poetic diction in detail. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss Richard Kostelanetz’s three generative principles of aesthetic innovation and illustrate each with examples. |
| Q6 | 20 | Explain the distinction between simile and metaphor and compose two short poems, using similes in one and metaphors in the other. |
| Q7 | 20 | Discuss the effective uses and potential misuse of colloquialisms in poetry. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
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