ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To give the most important parts of a text is also known as ____
A
Paraphrase
B
Summary
C
Metaphor
D
Mood
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A summary, also known as an abstract, precis, or synopsis, is a shortened version of a text that highlights its key points.

Detailed explanation-2: -Like paraphrases, summaries should always be stated in your own words. A summary of a literary text is generally called a plot summary because it focuses on the action or plot.

Detailed explanation-3: -A good summary should give an objective outline of the whole piece of writing. It should answer basic questions about the original text such as “Who did what, where, and when?", or “What is the main idea of the text?", “What are the main supporting points?", “What are the major pieces of evidence?".

Detailed explanation-4: -synonym study for summary Summary, brief, digest, synopsis are terms for a short version of a longer work. A summary is a brief statement or restatement of main points, especially as a conclusion to a work: a summary of a chapter.

Detailed explanation-5: -An introduction paragraph. A strong thesis statement that focuses on the main idea or purpose of the work. Body paragraphs that support that thesis. A conclusion paragraph that ties it all together. 02-Aug-2022

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