English Literature Mcqs – MCQs

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1.Who is the author of the lyrical drama titled 'Prometheus Unbound'?

2.What does the term 'Elegy' refer to?

3.Who is the author of the poem 'The Lotus-Eaters'?

4.Which individual was known for being both a poet and an artist?

5.How would you best describe T. Hardy's philosophical outlook?

6.What genre does John Dryden's work 'The Medal' belong to?

7.Which work best exemplifies Ruskin’s focus on social and economic issues?

8.How would you best describe the character of the shepherd in the poem "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"?

9.What is the definition of a stanza in literature?

10.Who is recognized as a poet of the Romantic Era?

11.Who authored the poem titled 'The Nun's Priest's Tale'?

12.Who wrote the novel titled 'Animal Farm'?

13.How would you define an epic?

14.Who is the author of 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage'?

15.At what age did Shaw pass away?

16.A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two ____________?

17.Who is the author of the novel titled 'Ivanhoe'?

18.During which historical era does the Puritan Period fall?

19.Which novel by D.H. Lawrence was prohibited by the authorities?

20.In which year was William Shakespeare born?