UNIT 2 - LITERATURE - SEM2

What is a key feature of modern children’s literature according to Barone (2011)?

• Focus on traditional morals only

• Avoidance of controversial topics

• Inclusion of sensitive topics like death or divorce

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of traditional fairy tales?

• Complex psychological development

• Supernatural elements

• Flat characters

What does the term “genre complexity” refer to in current children’s literature?

• Mixing several languages in a single book

• Difficulty in placing books into one single genre

• Using only traditional storytelling forms

What is one of the main functions of fairy tales in the EFL classroom?

• Teaching scientific facts

• Facilitating language acquisition

• Practicing handwriting

Why is extensive reading of fairy tales useful for EFL learners?

• It limits vocabulary exposure

• It improves pronunciation automatically

• It helps absorb language naturally

Which type of reading involves focusing on language structures in fairy tales?

• Extensive reading

• Intensive reading

• Interactive reading

Which approach allows students to engage emotionally during the reading of fairy tales?

• Individual silent reading

• Group grammar drills

• Interactive reading

What is one of the primary goals of children’s literature?

• Promote memorization

• Encourage empathy and imagination

• Replace classroom instruction

What defines a fairy tale according to traditional definitions?

• Realistic settings and psychological depth

• Supernatural characters and moral lessons

• Detailed historical background

Why are fairy tales effective for teaching grammar?

• They follow complex syntactic structures

• They use rich and irregular verb forms

• They contain repeated grammatical patterns