Home Literature Study & Quiz: Literature definitions 11 LiteratureQuizzes Study & Quiz: Literature definitions 11 By Bahaa Shammala - March 11, 2021 263 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Results Perfect, you did it! Don’t Give Up #1. a narrative in which literal meaning corresponds clearly and directly to symbolic meaning. Anecdote Anecdote Myth Myth Novel Novel Allegory Allegory #2. a story about the origins of a culture’s beliefs and practices, of supernatural phenomena, usually derived from oral tradition. Anecdote Anecdote Myth Myth Novel Novel Allegory Allegory #3. the brief narration of a single event or incident. Anecdote Anecdote autobiography autobiography Ballad Ballad Aphorism Aphorism #4. a play featuring saints or miraculous appearances by the Virgin Mary. Play Play Farce Farce Comedy Comedy Miracle play Miracle play #5. form of high-energy comedy that plays on confusions and deceptions between characters. Comedy Comedy Miracle play Miracle play Farce Farce Play Play #6. a story meant to be performed in a theater before the audience. Play Play Farce Farce Comedy Comedy Miracle play Miracle play #7. a lighthearted play characterized by humor and a happy ending. Play Play Farce Farce Comedy Comedy Miracle play Miracle play #8. the non-fictional story of a person’s life, told by that person. autobiography autobiography Aphorism Aphorism Anecdote Anecdote Ballad Ballad #9. a fictional prose narrative of significant length. Novel Novel Allegory Allegory Myth Myth Anecdote Anecdote #10. a folk song telling a story of a legend in simple language. Comedy Comedy Ballad Ballad Pastoral Pastoral Play Play #11. a concise expression of insight or wisdom. Anecdote Anecdote Aphorism Aphorism Ballad Ballad autobiography autobiography #12. a celebration of the simple, rustic life of shepherds, usually written by a sophisticated, urban writer. Play Play Pastoral Pastoral Ballad Ballad Comedy Comedy Finish
