ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“The Tale of the Hummingbird” by Pura Belpre is a
A
legend
B
fairy tale
C
myth
D
fable
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A Hopi legend tells of a time when the land was barren and a famine occurred. The parents of a boy and girl went off to search for food. The boy made a toy hummingbird and the girl threw it in the air bringing it to life. The hummingbird would bring corn to the boy and girl each day.

Detailed explanation-2: -Love is a power force and Loss is a part of life are both themes of “The Tale of the Hummingbird.” What evidence from the story supports these themes? (6.7A) Alida is forbidden to visit the Pomarosa Pool because her father wants her to marry a man he has chosen for her.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alida and Taroo became good friends. They would meet often at the pool. Their meetings were always brief so that no one would discover their secret friendship.

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