LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Fiction
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Nonfiction
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Myths are stories that are based on tradition. Some may have factual origins, while others are completely fictional. But myths are more than mere stories and they serve a more profound purpose in ancient and modern cultures. Myths are sacred tales that explain the world and man’s experience.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mythology is considered non-fiction because it concerns the study of ancient religions and cultures. Non-Fiction also includes Current Events, History, Journalism and Arts and Sciences.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mythic fiction is literature that is rooted in, inspired by, or that in some way draws from the tropes, themes, and symbolism of myth, legend, folklore, and fairy tales. The term is widely credited to Charles de Lint and Terri Windling.
Detailed explanation-4: -Fiction is nobody’s truth. Myths are somebody’s truth."
Detailed explanation-5: -Mythologies are stories that predate our fantasy genre. Myths are often allegorical, can be foundational to cultures and religions, and rarely have only one single author. Most have many variations depending on the size of the culture or region they’re from.