Literary Genres: Myths, Fables, and Narratives

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What is a characteristic feature of myths?

  • They always contain concrete proofs.
  • They exaggerate and are symbolic. (correct)
  • They are strictly factual accounts of events.
  • They are always written in prose.

Which description best fits a fable?

  • It features animal characters and teaches moral lessons. (correct)
  • It is a lengthy description of gods and their actions.
  • It is a surprising narrative that uses extensive dialogue.
  • It has complex narratives with adult characters.

What distinguishes a short story from a novel?

  • A short story is typically written in prose and narrated once. (correct)
  • A short story is narrated in verse.
  • A short story contains multiple protagonists.
  • A short story is usually longer than a novel.

In the context of novels, what is anagnorisis?

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Which of the following statements about narration is true?

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Myth

  • Explains natural phenomena without proof.
  • Uses symbolism to represent ideas about creation, gods, and the end of the world.
  • Often exaggerates and includes fantastical elements.
  • Based on real time and place, possibly originating from real events.

Narration

  • Extensive and poetic.
  • Focuses on stories about gods.

Fable

  • Has a clear moral message and is brief.
  • Features animal characters and often has a childish tone.

Short Story

  • Written in prose.
  • Contains dialogue and monologue.
  • Often has a surprising ending.

Novel

  • Written in prose.
  • Explores complex topics and includes characters.
  • Features a main character called the protagonist.
  • The protagonist often encounters obstacles, including an anagnorisis (moment of recognition) that challenges their understanding.
  • Contains supporting characters that are part of the story setting.
  • Secondary and incidental characters appear briefly or in specific scenes.

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