Which genre of Sanskrit literature combines poetry and prose, often used for romantic and heroic narratives?
- Champu
- Kavya
- Nataka
- Akhyayika
Answer: Champu
Champu is a mixed genre alternating verse (kavya) and prose (gadya), used for epics like Bana's Kadambari. Allows narrative flexibility and aesthetic variety, distinct from pure poetry (kavya) or drama (nataka).