ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

FOLK LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The unique traditions or ways of life of a particular group.
A
Irony
B
Oral Tradition
C
Local Customs
D
Universal Theme
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Culture is the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization. A way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time in history.

Detailed explanation-2: -A tradition is a practice that has been passed down through generations and is observed by the majority of people in a society or culture, whereas a custom can be short-lived and observed only at the family or individual level. Furthermore, while all traditions may qualify as customs, not all customs are traditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The soles of one’s feet should never be pointed at another person, towards a temple or towards a deity. Sit in a way that avoids this. The top of the head is considered to be the most important part of the human body. To touch someone on the top of their head is considered rude and insensitive.

Detailed explanation-4: -La Tomatina, Spain. Smashing coconuts on people’s skulls in India. Festival of scrambled eggs in Bosnia. Throwing cinnamon at 25-year old’s in Denmark. The monkey buffet festival in Thailand. Polterabend in Germany. Shoving faces in cake in Mexico. More items •19-Jun-2019

Detailed explanation-5: -Daily Connection Traditions. Daily Connection Traditions are the small things you do every day to re-enforce family identity and values. Weekly Connection Traditions. Similar to the Daily Connection Tradition, but done weekly. Life Changes Traditions. 15-Oct-2014

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