ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many main types of traditional literature are there?
A
five
B
three
C
two
D
four
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Traditional literature comes in five different forms: folktales, fables, myths, epic and legendary heroes, and the Bible.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Traditional literature encompasses books rendered from oral tradition–stories that have been passed down for ages (Kiefer, 2007)–and as a result are commonly shared throughout the world. This literature includes folktales, myths, fables, and legends.” Barone, D. M. (2011).

Detailed explanation-3: -The four basic types of folktales are allegories, fables, trickster tales, and fairy tales.

Detailed explanation-4: -FABLES. LEGENDS. FOLK TALES. FAIRY TALES. MYTHS. TALL TALES.

Detailed explanation-5: -Classic children’s literature. Picture books. Fairytales & folklore. Fantasy fiction. Historical fiction. Realistic fiction. Biography. 20-Feb-2023

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