ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of setting:
A
establishing literary verisimilitude (closeness to reality)
B
can be used ironically
C
establish a work’s atmosphere
D
describe the character of the protagonist
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Option D is the correct answer as the language spoken by characters is not connected to the time, environment or location of a story.

Detailed explanation-2: -Students are familiar with the four types of setting: physical, social, historical and psychological.

Detailed explanation-3: -Setting is one of the five essential elements of a story. It establishes the mood, reveals characters and conflicts, and gives clues to a story’s theme.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Protagonist. The Antagonist. The Confidant. The Love Interest. 29-Jan-2017

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