ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

MISCELLENEOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many types of epic are there?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two main types of epic-the folk epic, created and developed through the oral tradition, and the literary epic, a story attributed to a single identified author.

Detailed explanation-2: -India has its two great and ancient Hindu epics – the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. They are big, rip-roaring tales of chariots, kidnappings, gods and demons, love and war.

Detailed explanation-3: -Epic is a genre of narrative defined by heroic or legendary adventures presented in a long format.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plot centers around a Hero of Unbelievable Stature. Involves deeds of superhuman strength and valor. Vast Setting. Involves supernatural and-or otherworldly forces. Sustained elevation of style. Poet remains objective and omniscient.

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