This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Introductions > Overview > Literary Genres – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Literary Genres Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. High school student Darren Banks is tired of being a viewed as a nerd. Darren enlists the help of his older cousin Tyrone to help him learn to dress, walk, and talk. With Tyrone's help, Darren soon climbs to the peak of high school popularity, but in his quest to become someone else, will Darren forget who he was? What genre would this book belong to? A) Realistic fiction. B) Fantasy. C) Dystopian. D) Science fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Realistic fiction. 2. Skits, musicals, or plays that use the spoken word to share a message. (Dramas, musicales u obras de teatro que utilizan la palabra hablada para compartir un mensaje.) A) Autobiography. B) Poetry (poetry). C) Tall tale. D) Drama. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Drama. 3. Can you guess the genre that dives deep into characters' feelings, thoughts, and experiences, making you feel like you're living their life? A) Realistic Fiction. B) Mystery. C) Science Fiction. D) Fantasy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Realistic Fiction. 4. Moriah likes to read books about Greek gods and goddesses. These are called ..... A) Folklore. B) Drama. C) Myths. D) Realistic fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Myths. 5. Captions, headings, and table of contents are all ..... text features. A) Fiction. B) Poem. C) Nonfiction. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nonfiction. 6. Fictional text can also be known as informational text. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 7. Fiction full of fun and excitement, meant to entertain. A) Biography. B) Fairy Tale. C) Humor. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Humor. 8. If you want to read about about the future, you want to read this genre. A) Historical Fiction. B) Science Fiction. C) Realistic Fiction. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Science Fiction. 9. Which literary genre focuses on imaginary events and characters? A) Biography. B) Poetry. C) Non-fiction. D) Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fiction. 10. In English-speaking countries, these are stories with illustrations published in Japan. A) Graphic Novel. B) Poetry. C) Digi-Fiction. D) Manga. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Manga. 11. I don't enjoy stories at all-I prefer ..... A) Adventures. B) Historical. C) Non-fiction. D) Comic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Non-fiction. 12. It is also known as "Triple Media Literature" as it combines videos, text, and books. A) A Graphic Novel. B) CDigi-Fiction. C) DManga. D) BIllustrated Novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) CDigi-Fiction. 13. A nonfiction story written about someone else's life is a ..... A) Realistic Fiction. B) Autobiography. C) Historical Fiction. D) Biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Biography. 14. I, me, my, we, us are examples of what point of view? A) 1st person. B) 2nd person. C) 3rd person. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1st person. 15. What is the STYLE of a work? A) The way it's written. B) The summary. C) A singing group. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The way it's written. 16. The History Behind World War II by Matt PenningTo really cover the history of World War II, you need to start before World War I, and that's just what Penning does. With a knack for bringing dry historical facts to life, Penning presents his findings about one of the most complicated, consumptive, and expensive efforts in all of human history:World War II.Genre: ..... Subgenre:Informational A) Fiction. B) Folklore. C) Poetry. D) Drama. E) Nonfiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Nonfiction. 17. It is the most popular and widely used literary genre. A) Talk-text novels. B) Illustrated novel. C) Doodle fiction. D) Graphic novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Talk-text novels. 18. What type of writing is a story about siblings who find a candy house? A) Fairy tale. B) Historical fiction. C) Expository. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fairy tale. 19. This genre might or might not have a plot? A) Short Story. B) Drama. C) Poem. D) Novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poem. 20. Tells a persons life story. Written in 3rd person by someone different. A) Biography. B) Auto-biography. C) Narrative. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Biography. 21. These novels are a genre of science fiction. They're set in societies viewed as worse than the one in which we live. This fiction exists in contrast to utopian fiction, which is set in societies viewed as better than the one in which we live. A) Fantasy. B) Dystopian. C) Magical Realism. D) Realist Literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dystopian. 22. Pedro hides but you can still see his head. A) Proverb. B) Newsflash. C) Folk Epic. D) Riddle. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Riddle. 23. They're set in societies viewed as worse than the one in which we live. A) Horror. B) Western. C) Thriller. D) Dystopian. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dystopian. 24. Which of the following is NOT a type of essay? A) Narrative. B) Informative. C) Mythical. D) Persuasive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mythical. 25. Which genre explores scientific and technological advancements that may occur in the future? A) Mystery. B) Horror. C) Science fiction. D) Fantasy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Science fiction. 26. A story usually based on some historical fact that has been handed down from one generation to the next A) Fantasy. B) Fairy tale. C) Legend. D) Fable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Legend. 27. Theme refers to the meaning of the poem. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 28. A text that gives facts about the solar system A) Informational. B) Biography. C) Science Fiction. D) Mystery. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informational. 29. Similes and metaphors are examples of A) Rhythms. B) Figurative language. C) Speakers. D) Types of arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Figurative language. 30. A story written in a script form A) Drama. B) Fiction. C) Graphic novel. D) Poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Drama. 31. This novel type includes narrative of letters A) Picaresque. B) Epistolary. C) Dystopian. D) Realistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Epistolary. 32. Dr. Suess is an example of what literary genre? A) People talk. B) Fantasy. C) Fiction. D) Poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Poetry. 33. Which genre of literature focuses on real events and people? A) Fantasy. B) Fiction. C) Romance. D) Non-fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Non-fiction. 34. What is an example of a non-fiction book? A) The Great Gatsby. B) The Lord of the Rings. C) A Brief History of Time. D) Harry Potter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A Brief History of Time. 35. This type of poetry is intended to be sung with an instrument. It expresses the feelings and emotions of the poet. A) Narrative. B) Ran. C) Lyric. D) Ode. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lyric. 36. It is the genre of literature with stories composed of verse or prose which is meant to be dramatically or theatrically performed. Its emotions and conflicts are expressed through dialogue and movements or actions. A) Fiction. B) Spoken word Poetry. C) Drama. D) Creative Nonfiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drama. 37. Which genre deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts? A) Fantasy. B) Romance. C) Science fiction. D) Mystery. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Science fiction. 38. Identify the genre:Writing that is factual and includes ONLY truth. A) Nonfiction. B) Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nonfiction. 39. This genre is NOT a nonfiction genre. A) Autobiography. B) Mystery. C) Memoir. D) Biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mystery. 40. These works usually address issues of modern womanhood through romantic plots, and are often humorous and lighthearted. A) Chic Lit Novels. B) Slam Poetry. C) Speculative Fiction. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chic Lit Novels. 41. A ..... story is about events that take place in the future or in space and usually describes strange creatures and robots. A) Mystery. B) Drama. C) Science fiction. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Science fiction. 42. Which genre is set in a real place, during a culturally recognizable time, and can have a mix of actual events and ones from the author's imagination? A) Science Fiction. B) Historical Fiction. C) Legend. D) Novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Historical Fiction. 43. Which literary genre typically involves humor, satire, or irony? A) Tragedy. B) Science Fiction. C) Historical Fiction. D) Comedy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comedy. 44. Which literary genre typically involves love, relationships and personal growth? A) Science Fiction. B) Romance. C) Historical Fiction. D) Fable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Romance. 45. ..... tells a story through action and speech. A) Prose. B) Poetry. C) Drama. D) Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drama. 46. What is the purpose of the setting in drama? A) To establish the time and place of the story. B) To introduce the main characters. C) To create conflict and tension. D) To organize the author's memories. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To establish the time and place of the story. 47. Which TYPE of literature provides facts and true information? A) Fiction. B) Nonfiction. C) Poetry. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nonfiction. 48. Stories that contain characters who are gods, demigods, or supernatural humans; often reveals aspects of human behavior. A) Realistic Fiction. B) Nonfiction. C) Poetry. D) Mythology. E) Fable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mythology. 49. It's hard to wake up someone who is pretending to be asleep. A) Myth. B) Fable. C) Legend. D) Proverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proverb. 50. What Subgenres of fiction that seems real but isn't real? A) Realistic Fiction. B) Romance. C) Fantasy. D) Science fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Realistic Fiction. 51. Because these books are set in the present, you should think about what you can learn and use in your life from these books. A) Science Fiction. B) Realistic Fiction. C) Fantasy Fiction. D) Mysteries. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Realistic Fiction. 52. While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes. A) Order & sequence. B) Compare & contrast. C) Problem & solution. D) Description. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compare & contrast. 53. A graphic novel is ..... A) Mostly written by the writers imagination. B) Piece of writing presented in a comic form. It has panels and more than 50 pages. C) A story passed along by generations. D) A story with dragons and princesses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Piece of writing presented in a comic form. It has panels and more than 50 pages. 54. Flash fiction presents a surprising ending which means that ..... A) It ends happily. B) It ends tragically. C) It has a loose ending. D) The story ends with a twist. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The story ends with a twist. 55. Which genre represents "regular" fiction ..... stories set in the real world, featuring characters who are like people you could actually meet? A) Graphic novels. B) Realistic fiction. C) Classics. D) Romance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Realistic fiction. 56. Which genre includes fictional events and characters? A) Novel. B) Nonfiction Narrative Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Novel. 57. Which plot is from a fantasy genre? A) A person learns a lesson by the actions of an animal in a story. B) A young boy finds his lost dog by placing an ad in a local paper. C) A princess must escape from an evil dragon's castle. D) Citizens have just learned that a giant meteoroid has wiped out the eastern seaboard. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A princess must escape from an evil dragon's castle. 58. A poem could have an unusual shape on the page A) Disagree. B) Agree. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agree. 59. A story originating in popular culture, typically shared by word of mouth. A) Mystery. B) People Talk. C) Drama. D) Horror. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) People Talk. 60. Identify the genre of the following:"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." A) Psalm. B) Proverb. C) Foundational Story. D) Apocalypse. 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