ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

FOLK LITERATURE

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What symbol represents Pecos Bill?
A
Lasso
B
Ax
C
Hammer
D
Pot
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pecos Bill, in American folklore, cowboy hero of the Pecos River region of Texas who was an exaggerated personification of Western stamina and values; his vivid exploits are analogous to those of the legendary giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan of the North Woods.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pecos Bill had a horse named Flash. He treated Flash like his best friend. But Bill didn’t just ride horses. He could ride anything that came along.

Detailed explanation-3: -The theme of Pecos Bill is to be ready for whatever life throws at you, and to never give up, and that idea embodies the spirit of West Texas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Personality. Pecos Bill is a handsome, tough, rough, funny, valiant, brave, kind, fearless, dependable, adventurous, and heroic American cowboy of all the Old West in Texas.

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