Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Literature” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever read a book that was too long?
2. What is your favorite book?
3. What is your least favorite book?
4. Who is your favorite author? Why?
5. Do you like to read books with pictures in them?
6. Do you prefer classic literature or modern literature?
7. What’s the last book you read?
8. Do you think literature is more or less interesting than movies? Why?
9. What makes a great story? Why?
10. If you could choose any book to read right now, which one would it be and why?
11. Do you think reading is important? Why or why not?
12. Which characters do you like and why?
13. Do you think it’s important to study literature?
14. Which character in literature do you like the most? Why?
15. Do you prefer English literature or literature from other countries?
16. Can you name some famous authors?