25 Questions
What is the primary meaning of the word 'literature'?
Written texts
Which type of literature was more concerned with enduring preservation in ancient times?
Written Literature
What is one of the reasons why people write, as mentioned in the text?
Express emotions
Which quality of great literature refers to its ability to captivate and appeal to anyone, wherever and whenever?
Universality
What aspect of great literature relates to motivating, inspiring, and bringing out moral values?
Spiritual Value
Which genre of prose is described as a 'discourse' that follows the continuous and usual flow of conversation?
Non-fiction
Which type of prose is the product of the author's imagination?
Fiction
Which literary form is a narrative about the 'origin' of man, place, events, and happenings?
Legend
In which literary form do characters speak and act like people, usually ending with values?
Fable
What type of narrative is similar to fables but uses 'human' agents instead of animal characters?
Parable
What distinguishes a biography from an autobiography?
A biography is written by the person about their own life, while an autobiography is written by someone else about the person's life.
How does oration differ from an essay?
An oration is a report of expected and unexpected events, while an essay expresses the viewpoint and judgement of the writer.
What distinguishes letters from diaries and journals?
Letters are written messages communicated from one person to another, while diaries and journals are accounts of personal experiences.
How does non-fiction differ from news?
Non-fiction expresses the viewpoint and judgement of the writer, while news is based on facts and real events.
How does an essay differ from diaries and journals?
An essay is based on facts and real events, while diaries and journals are accounts of personal experiences.
What is the primary characteristic of an epic poem?
Lengthy and embodies the adventures of heroes and divine forces
What distinguishes a sonnet from other forms of lyric poetry?
It is a 14-line poem with a specific pattern of rhyme and rhythm
What is the defining characteristic of a haiku?
It has a specific pattern of '17' syllables arranged in three lines: 5-7-5
What is the primary theme of an elegy?
Meditation on life and death, mourning the death of a famous person or a close friend
What distinguishes a ballad from an epic poem?
It is meant to be sung and tells a story about a person in a briefer form than epics
What is the shortest form of lyric poetry?
Haiku
Which type of poetry embodies the adventures of epic heroes and divine forces?
Epic
What is the primary characteristic of narrative poetry?
Tells stories through characters' actions
Which form of lyric poetry articulates the poet's thoughts and feelings in a brief manner?
Haiku
What type of poetry reveals stories with one or more characters acting out the poem?
Dramatic Poetry
Explore the types of literature, including oral literature from ancient periods and written literature produced by literary writers. Learn about the reasons behind the development of written literature and its significance in preserving human expression.
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