ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRADITIONAL LITERATURE

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

Which type of Traditional Literature tries to explain the beginnings of the world, nature, or natural phenomena?

A	Fables
B	Traditional Literature
C	Folktales
D	Myths

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: -"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: -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: -Mythic fiction is literature that is rooted in, inspired by, or that in some way draws from the tropes, themes, and symbolism of myth, legend, folklore, and fairy tales.

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

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