ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What category of Traditional Literature explains natural phenomena (nature)?
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. They are set in the distant past and are often sacred or based on the religious beliefs of a previous culture.

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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