Home Literature Study & Quiz: Literature definitions 11 LiteratureQuizzes Study & Quiz: Literature definitions 11 By Bahaa Shammala - March 11, 2021 273 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Results Perfect, you did it! Don’t Give Up #1. a story about the origins of a culture’s beliefs and practices, of supernatural phenomena, usually derived from oral tradition. Novel Novel Allegory Allegory Myth Myth Anecdote Anecdote #2. a narrative in which literal meaning corresponds clearly and directly to symbolic meaning. Allegory Allegory Myth Myth Anecdote Anecdote Novel Novel #3. the brief narration of a single event or incident. Ballad Ballad Anecdote Anecdote Aphorism Aphorism autobiography autobiography #4. a lighthearted play characterized by humor and a happy ending. Farce Farce Miracle play Miracle play Play Play Comedy Comedy #5. a folk song telling a story of a legend in simple language. Ballad Ballad Pastoral Pastoral Play Play Comedy Comedy #6. a play featuring saints or miraculous appearances by the Virgin Mary. Farce Farce Play Play Miracle play Miracle play Comedy Comedy #7. the non-fictional story of a person’s life, told by that person. autobiography autobiography Anecdote Anecdote Ballad Ballad Aphorism Aphorism #8. a concise expression of insight or wisdom. Aphorism Aphorism Ballad Ballad autobiography autobiography Anecdote Anecdote #9. form of high-energy comedy that plays on confusions and deceptions between characters. Farce Farce Play Play Comedy Comedy Miracle play Miracle play #10. a celebration of the simple, rustic life of shepherds, usually written by a sophisticated, urban writer. Pastoral Pastoral Comedy Comedy Play Play Ballad Ballad #11. a fictional prose narrative of significant length. Novel Novel Myth Myth Anecdote Anecdote Allegory Allegory #12. a story meant to be performed in a theater before the audience. Miracle play Miracle play Play Play Farce Farce Comedy Comedy Finish
