General Knowledge Class 7 - Language And-Literature Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 7 - Language And-Literature olympiad preparation
Language and Literature
Welcome to the chapter on Language and Literature for Class 7. In this chapter, you will learn about famous languages, important writers, classic books, and interesting facts about literature from around the world. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to answer questions about languages, authors, and literary works!
Introduction
Language is how we communicate with each other. Literature is the art of writing stories, poems, and plays. Every country has its own language and famous literary works.
Famous Languages of the World
- English
- Hindi
- Spanish
- French
- Chinese
- Arabic
Important Indian Languages
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Telugu
- Marathi
- Tamil
- Gujarati
Famous Writers and Poets
- William Shakespeare (England)
- Rabindranath Tagore (India)
- Ruskin Bond (India)
- Leo Tolstoy (Russia)
- Jane Austen (England)
- Premchand (India)
Classic Books and Literary Works
- "Romeo and Juliet" by Shakespeare
- "Gitanjali" by Rabindranath Tagore
- "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy
- "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
- "Godaan" by Premchand
Fun Facts about Literature
- Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets.
- Tagore won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.
- The longest novel ever written is "In Search of Lost Time" by Marcel Proust.
Summary
- Languages help us communicate.
- Literature includes stories, poems, and plays.
- Many famous writers and books come from India and around the world.
Practice Questions
- Who wrote "Gitanjali"?
- Name two Indian languages.
- Which country is Leo Tolstoy from?
- What is the main language spoken in England?
- Name a famous book by Jane Austen.
Challenge Yourself
- List three famous Indian authors.
- Write the name of a book you have read and liked.
Did You Know?
- There are more than 7,000 languages spoken in the world!
- The oldest written story is "The Epic of Gilgamesh" from ancient Mesopotamia.
Glossary
- Language: A way of speaking and writing used by people.
- Literature: Stories, poems, and plays written by authors.
- Author: A person who writes books or stories.
- Poet: A person who writes poems.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Hindi, Bengali (any two Indian languages)
- Russia
- English
- Pride and Prejudice
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