ELT10103 - Introduction to Literature

What is the primary purpose of literature?

• To provide technical knowledge

• To entertain and educate through artistic language

• To inform about scientific discoveries

• To focus on personal opinions only

Which of the following is NOT considered literature?

• Novels

• Scientific reports

• Poetry

• Drama

What are the three major genres of literature?

• Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry

• Poetry, Drama, Prose

• Novel, Short Story, Essay

• Biography, Autobiography, Diary

The term ‘genre’ in literature refers to:

• The length of a literary work

• A classification of literary works based on form and style

• The popularity of a book

• The historical context of a story

What is a distinguishing feature of poetry?

• It is written in paragraphs

• It is always based on real-life events

• It uses rhythm, rhyme, and structured verses

• It must have at least 1000 words

What does the term ‘prose’ refer to in literature?

• A story written in poetic form

• A narrative or literary work written in natural language

• A structured piece of drama

• A scientific essay

Which of the following is an example of fiction?

• Biography

• Fairy tale

• Research paper

• Newspaper article

Drama is primarily meant to be:

• Read silently

• Performed on stage

• Written in essay form

• Used for scientific research

What is a stanza in poetry?

• A paragraph in a story

• A unit of lines grouped together in a poem

• A dramatic scene in a play

• The title of a poem

What is the role of literary devices in literature?

• To make the text confusing

• To enhance the meaning and beauty of the text

• To provide scientific explanations

• To ensure every text follows the same structure