ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An example of Tall tale is:
A
The Hare and the Tortoise
B
The Princess and the Frog
C
Greek gods and goddesses, Inca gods and goddesses, Mayan gods and goddeses.
D
La Dama Tapada, La Llorona, Cantuña
E
Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Paul Bunyan, giant lumberjack, mythical hero of the lumber camps in the United States, a symbol of bigness, strength, and vitality. The tales and anecdotes that form the Paul Bunyan legend are typical of the tradition of frontier tall tales.

Detailed explanation-2: -Johnny Appleseed is a historical figure and the subject of many tall tales. Help your children distinguish between fact and fiction surrounding his life. This is a great opportunity for children to learn about tall tales and how they can take on a life of their own to grow and change until they are far from the truth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Johnny Appleseed is considered to be a tall tale. It is based on the life of a real person, John Chapman, who was an early conservationist. Chapman traveled around the northeastern and midwestern United States, planting apple orchards.

Detailed explanation-4: -John Henry vs. the Mighty Steam Drill. Davy Crockett and the Great Mississippi Snag. Pecos Bill. Miss Sally Ann and the Panther. Paul Bunyan. Johnny Appleseed. Anansi the Spider (Audiobook) 30-Jun-2021

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