ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

FOLK LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Settings in folk literature include all of the following EXCEPT:
A
Challenging or threatening landscapes
B
Severe, unexpected weather
C
A “normal” and modern world
D
Supernatural worlds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This page will introduce you to the most common folklore genres: fairy tales, legends, myths, tall tales, and fables.

Detailed explanation-2: -Popular folklore literature forms include fairy tales, folk songs, proverbs, fables, poems, songs, tall tales, folk tales, and myths. Some examples of folkloric forms include epic poems like The Odyssey and folk songs like ‘’Bingo.

Detailed explanation-3: -Repetition, formulas both in words and in structure, realism enough to support the marvelous in tale or song, violent actions and simple strong emotions-these qualities are generally found in all folk literature.

Detailed explanation-4: -Verbal Folklore. Proverbs: Riddles: Rhymes and poetry: Mao, had a little dress That was so light and airy. Folksong: Ballad: Customary Folklore. Material Folklore.

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