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Literary Genres Quiz 20 (60 MCQs)

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1. With this type of purpose, the author tries to convince the reader of something
2. A book written about dogs would be classified as what literary genre?
3. A story with suspects, clues, and usually a crime that needs to be solved.
4. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series can be categorized as which genre?
5. The purpose of fiction is .....
6. What type of writing is a story about the time the writer lost her first tooth?
7. Which genre is known for its use of rhythmic and metrical patterns?
8. Which genre of literature involves imaginary worlds and magical elements?
9. What kind of 21st century literary genre is "Baby shoes never worn" ?
10. Utilizes pictures in narrating a long story.
11. Which requires the "willing suspension of disbelief" ?
12. A lesson taught by a literary work. Part of a fable.
13. These books the writer (or author) and the person the book is about are the same person
14. Identify the genre:The true story of a person's life, written by that person.
15. It is a literary genre in prose that is presented in dialogues
16. The story of a real person's life written by that same person.
17. Science Fiction usually happens in the .....
18. Harry Houdini by Charles RyanA short, illustrated book about Harry Houdini, the great escape artist
19. The transporter was out of order again. The travelers gathered in the boarding area were frustrated. While transporting was certainly much more convenient that old-fashioned jet planes, the technology was very sensitive, and many of the operators seemed inexperienced. Charlie touched the COM button on his shirt. "Alternatives?" His virtual assistant responded in an instant. "None." Charlie was frustrated. "Alternatives!" The assistant repeated, "None!" It looked like he would have to wait for the repair crew.
20. A narrative is a subgenre of
21. A person's retelling of his or her own life story
22. In which literary genre does the plot take place in a setting located in the past?
23. What are the beginning and ending phrases of many stories in the Fairy Tale literary genre?
24. Which genre combines written text with visual elements to enhance the storytelling experience?
25. Tell the genre and subgenre ..... a story about plants that come to life.
26. Verse meant to inspire thoughts and feelings in the reader; may have rhyme or rhythm or may be written in free verse
27. Stories with something exciting or extraordinary, often a quest or a mission. Escaping danger, going on a quest or experiencing something out of the ordinary.
28. GENRE IS A CATEGORY OF LITERATURE
29. Books make a lot of excitement and joy
30. Attempts to influence the reader.
31. THE MAIN GENRES IN LITERATURE ARE FICTION AND NON FICTION
32. I saw a saw that could out saw any other saw I ever saw.
33. Which of the following is NOT a literary genre?
34. What are lamentations?
35. What are examples non-fiction genres?
36. When the author has a story that follows a story structure (characters, setting, and plot), the most likely purpose is:
37. A sad play about the character Oedipus Rex, is .....
38. This type of literature is set in a significant or a recognizable point in history.
39. In which genre would you classify a book about the life of Benjamin Franklin, written by Jonathan Davis?
40. It is anything in life that is written, accounted and read.
41. Both poetry and fiction utilize the same literary elements.
42. ..... is a type of literature that uses "ordinary writing" .
43. Which genre includes stories that are made up and not based on real events?
44. Round character has many character traits and play important roles or the main character.
45. Which genre consists of stories that could have actually occurred to people or animals in a believable setting?
46. What are two characteristics of Fantasy stories?
47. What is writing that tells about imaginary events and characters called?
48. Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?
49. It is a narrative in comic book formats.
50. Which genre of literature is based on real events and people?
51. A book or magazine with cartoons
52. After a life of studying the nano-transportation sciences, Professor Melton stumbles upon a major breakthrough. On April 20th, 2042, Melton discovers a way to transport particles at light-speed across fixed distances. Now he can teleport from one location to another. But Professor Melton soon discovers that there is no such thing as a free lunch. He learns that the body ages relative to the distance travelled, not just the time. This means that a teleporting body ages very rapidly. Can Melton solve this problem before his time is up?
53. It is a literary piece which is written within the common flow of conversation.
54. What are the parts of a plotline?
55. It is a criticism to correct what is wrong in society or any kind of ridicule.
56. This is a form of literature comprising works of imaginative narration, especially in prose form.
57. This 21st century literary genre is also called Triple Media Literature.
58. What genre does this passage belong:"Bill studied the sign. "It says white only. What does that mean?" The officer replied, "This restaurant's segregated, son. Only white people can eat here." Billy could not believe his ears. Here it was, 1963, and Billy couldn't eat in a restaurant because he was black."
59. 50% of this narrative is presented without words
60. What genre is fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances (portrays space, time travel, life on other planets)?
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