ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What category of Traditional Literature explains natural phenomena (nature) WITHOUT gods and goddesses?

A	Myth
B	Legend
C	Fairy Tale
D	Tall Tale

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Myths. Myths are a type of traditional literature that is used to explain natural phenomena, including the creation of the world and the origin of humanity.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -"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-4: -Traditional literature comes in five different forms: folktales, fables, myths, epic and legendary heroes, and the Bible.

Detailed explanation-5: -FABLES. LEGENDS. FOLK TALES. FAIRY TALES. MYTHS. TALL TALES. 6 days ago

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