LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
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Myth
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Legend
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Fable
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Tall Tale
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Detailed explanation-1: -Legend – a story that is based on fact but often includes exaggerations about the hero (e.g. the East African legend of Fumo Liyongo in the coast of Kenya).
Detailed explanation-2: -Historical Fiction Based on historical events, but the story is mostly untrue. Could possibly have historical character.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mythology. Legend or traditional narrative, often based in part on historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism; often pertaining to the actions of the gods.
Detailed explanation-4: -Adventure fiction usually involves the main character going on a quest or journey and experiencing extreme conditions. The adventure may or may not involve history but has plenty of action. Some adventure fiction could also involve elements of mystery, dystopia or fantasy.
Detailed explanation-5: -"Fiction” refers to literature created from the imagination. Mysteries, science fiction, romance, fantasy, chick lit, crime thrillers are all fiction genres.