ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

FOLK LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Folktales have specific author and were written in specific locations.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -True folktales do not have a single author. They develop as different people tell them over time. As such, they are creations of “the folk, ” or the people. Many folktales are very old.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generally folktales are considered both by tellers and listeners as purely fictional.

Detailed explanation-3: -=> Hans Christian Andersen is the author of “Folk Tales” and he was a Danish fairy tale writer active in the 1800s.

Detailed explanation-4: -A good plot for a folktale needs a clear and attention-grabbing beginning, a middle that builds up suspense and a satisfying ending. The plot should include a conflict or problem and a resolution to the problem. Write in an informal, colloquial style.

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