ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

FOLK LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Folktales were passed down and around to different countries by what two methods?
A
gossip and letters
B
songs and music
C
trade and immigration
D
television and movies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Since folktales have been passed down through the oral tradition, they were honed for listening, so they were easy to remember and share. As a result, folktales make it easier for children to differentiate characters, follow a plotline or recall a sequence of events.

Detailed explanation-2: -Folktales were passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth, which is called oral tradition. Folktales were made up to explain the wonders of the world or to teach morals and lessons.

Detailed explanation-3: -Types of Folktales: Animal Tales. Tales of Magic/ Wonder Tales.

Detailed explanation-4: -Folktales come from an oral tradition. They are fictional stories that communities tell about everyday experiences. The characters may be people or talking animals, but usually there is a problem or crisis that gets solved.

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