ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

FOLK LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An ____ tells the story of a ____ hero.
A
myth, god
B
fable, animal
C
legend, historical
D
epic, larger-than-life
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An epic hero is the main character of an epic poem that tells the story of a grand quest in which they use their extraordinary or superhuman abilities to achieve great things.

Detailed explanation-2: -In “Gilgamesh”, the epic hero Gilgamesh is considered “larger-than-life” and embodies LOYALTY, VALOR/ COURAGE, SENSE OF JUSTICE, DIGNITY, PERSISTENCE, and many other traits of his culture and time period.

Detailed explanation-3: -Key Ideas: The Odyssey The Odyssey is an epic. An epic is a long narrative poem about the deeds of a hero.

Detailed explanation-4: -An epic is a long narrative poem that tells the adventure of a hero.

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