ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

GENRES OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A story set in a real place in the past (like the Great Depression or World War II) with made up, but believable characters.
A
Realistic Fiction
B
Fantasy
C
Biography
D
Historical Fiction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Historical fiction is a genre of literature that involves fictional aspects mixed with historically accurate details or settings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Historical Fiction is set in a real place, during a culturally recognizable time. The details and the action in the story can be a mix of actual events and ones from the author’s imagination as they fill in the gaps. Characters can be pure fiction or based on real people (often, it’s both).

Detailed explanation-3: -Contemporary/Realistic: Realistic fiction creates imaginary characters and situations that depict our world and society. It focuses on themes of growing up and confronting personal and social problems. This genre portrays characters coming to understand themselves and others.

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