The Five Elements of a Short Story The Five Elements of a Short Story are: Setting Characterisation Plot or Narrative Structure Narration and Point of View Themes and Style What is a Short Story? A short story is a prose work that typically includes several key elements that work together to create a cohesive […]
Read More »The word “comedy” has its origin in ancient Greek, derived from ‘kōmōidía’, a combination of words meaning “revelry” and “song.” The simple definition is to bring laughter. There are different types of comedy. The Salient features are discussed below: The Origin of Comedy: Comedy is a genre of literature and performing arts that aims to […]
Read More »The Picaresque Novel The Picaresque Novel is an adventurous tale of a picaro who wanders from one place to another, from one country to another, or from one town to another. The word Picaresque is derived from the Spanish word ‘Picaro’ which means a ‘rogue’ a knave or a dishonest man. The novelist gets an […]
Read More »Tom Jones- by Henry Fielding “Tom Jones” is a novel by Henry Fielding and published in 1749. About the Author: Henry Fielding (1707-1754) was an influential English novelist and playwright who played a significant role in shaping the development of the modern novel. He is best known for his works “Tom Jones” and “Joseph Andrews,” […]
Read More »THE BALLAD Introduction: The term ‘The Ballad’ comes from the medieval French chanson balladée or ballade which means to dance. Originally it was a poem in a short stanza describing a famous story intended to be sung by a single singer. It aimed to entertain and excite emotions in the people. But, later on, in […]
Read More »LET ME NOT TO THE MARRIAGE OF TRUE MINDS – MOST IMPORTANT MCQs Here are ‘Let Me Not to the Marriage of True Minds- Most Important MCQs 1. When was William Shakespeare born? a) 1564 b) 1582 c) 1600 d) 1623 Answer: a) 1564 2. In which town was Shakespeare born? a) London b) Stratford-upon-Avon […]
Read More »My Last Duchess by Robert Browning About the Poet: Robert Browning (1812-1889) was a prominent Victorian-era poet and playwright. Born in London, England, he was the son of a wealthy clerk in the Bank of England. Browning was a talented writer from a young age, and he published his first poem at 12. The […]
Read More »On His Blindness – Important MCQS On His Blindness – Important MCQS with correct answers. I hope they help you to understand the poem better. Q I. What type of poem is “On His Blindness”? a. Sonnet b. Epic c. Free verse d. Haiku Q. 2 In what year was “On His Blindness” published? […]
Read More »Robinson Crusoe – Important MCQs Here are some Important MCQS on Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Correct answers are marked in bold. I hope they are helpful. Q 1. What is the name of the protagonist in “Robinson Crusoe”? A) Friday […]
Read More »Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe: “Robinson Crusoe” is a novel by Daniel Defoe and published in 1719. It tells the story of a man named Robinson Crusoe who is stranded on a deserted island for 28 years after a shipwreck. Crusoe learns to survive on the island by making tools, shelter, and growing crops. Eventually, […]
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