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Postmodern Literature - UGC NET MCQs Postmodern Literature - MCQs for UGC NET English 2025 1. Who coined the term “metafiction” in the context of postmodern literature? A. Brian McHale B. William H. Gass C. Linda Hutcheon D. Patricia Waugh William H. Gass coined the term "metafiction" in 1970 to describe fiction that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction. 2. Jean-François Lyotard defines Postmodernism as... A. The search for universal truths B. Incredulity towards metanarratives C. Revival of classical forms D. Emphasis on realism Lyotard’s famous definition of postmodernism emphasizes skepticism of grand narratives or universal truths. 3. Which of the following is a characteristic of postmodern literature? A. Linear narrative B. Objective reality C. Fragmentation D. Authorial authority Fragmentation of narrative...

50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Post- modern Drama  Here are 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Post- modern Drama with answers provided below each set of options: 1. Who is considered a prominent postmodern English playwright?    a) Harold Pinter    b) Samuel Beckett    c) Tom Stoppard    d) Tennessee Williams    Answer: c) Tom Stoppard 2. Which play is often cited as a prime example of postmodern drama?    a) "Waiting for Godot"    b) "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead"    c) "The Glass Menagerie"    d) "The Birthday Party"    Answer: b) "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" 3. Postmodern drama often challenges traditional narrative structures by:    a) Embracing linear storytelling    b) Rejecting metafictional elements    c) Exploring multiple perspectives    d) Avoiding intertextuality    Answer: c) Exploring mul...