Question

Select the most appropriate word for the given descriptions or underlined words:
The education in gurukul comprised mainly of telling the stories of old time Gods or heroes.

• A. Ode
• B. Epic
• C. Allegory
• D. Legend

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Legend

'Ode' is a lyrical poem written in varied or irregular metre. 'Epic' is a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the past history of a nation.

As the underlined phrase refers to stories, options A and B (which are words describing poems) are incorrect.

'Allegory' is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. The given sentence talks about the stories of old-time Gods or heroes. It doesn't talk about moral or political meanings hidden in the stories. Hence, option C is incorrect.

'Legend' is a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or fictional stories, that people tell about a famous event or person. This word can most appropriately describe the underlined phrase as it refers to a story about ancient Gods or heroes. Hence, option D is correct.