Literature and Language Quiz

Who is known as the 'Indian Shakespeare'?

What is the branch of linguistics that deals with the meaning of words?

What is the medieval German epic that tells the story of the dragon-slayer Siegfried?

Who is an example of a Political Idealist known for advocating ideals such as justice and equality?

Who is an example of a Political Realist known for the viewpoint that 'might is right'?

Who has been called the 'Morning Star of English literature'?

What is the work by Geoffrey Chaucer regarded as the first collection of short stories in English literature?

Who popularized the soliloquy as a monologue addressed to oneself and the audience?

Who said 'The quality of mercy is not strained...' in the work 'Merchant of Venice'?

What literary genre was used to express social protest during the early days of the American regime?