Elocution of Mock Epic The Rape of the Lock

Department of English organized an online activity Elocution of Mock Epic The Rape of the Lock as a part of the class activity for the students of B.A. (H) English Semester-I recently. The event was conducted to explore the talent of the students and to improve their public speaking. More than 15 students took part in the activity.

Students spoke eloquently on a variety of topics which were taken from their syllabus British Literature 18th Century. The event prompted the students to read and comprehend the important aspects of the mock-epic The Rape of the Lock. The participants were judged based on content, confidence, fluency, and overall impact. The winners of the event were:

1st Prize: Vani Jaiswal
2nd Prize: Shristi Roy
3rd Prize: Leeharika
3rd Prize: Priya Vashisth

Later, the students were given tips on improving their speaking and presentation skills. In the end, Dr. Shivani Vashist, Head of the Department appreciated the efforts of the students and encouraged them for further participation.