This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Introductions > Overview > Literary Genres – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Literary Genres Quiz 23 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. It is a comic book or book series published in Japan. A) Illustrated Novel. B) Manga. C) Digi-Fiction. D) Doodle Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Manga. 2. Definition:Stories that are dominated by action. They involve danger, risk, and excitement. A) Western. B) Science Fiction. C) Historical Fiction. D) Adventure. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adventure. 3. A fiction story that uses a lot of exaggeration and is usually a silly story is ..... A) Tall tale. B) Fable. C) Biography. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tall tale. 4. Writing where the purpose is to educate the reader. A) People Talk. B) Fantasy. C) Informational. D) Fictional. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Informational. 5. It is based on facts and the author's opinion about a subject. A) Fiction. B) Drama. C) Non-Fiction. D) Poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Non-Fiction. 6. What is a glossary? A) A list of important words with the page where you can find them. B) A "mini dictionary" that can be found at the end of the book. C) A type of font used to make important words more easy to recognize. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A "mini dictionary" that can be found at the end of the book. 7. A book about real facts and events A) Fantasy. B) Non-fiction. C) Play. D) Science fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-fiction. 8. Tell the genre and subgenre ..... an encyclopedia entry that describes Vitamin E. A) Non-fiction-reference. B) Non-fiction-narrative. C) Non-fiction-periodicals. D) Non-fiction-biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Non-fiction-reference. 9. THE GENRE OF SCIENCE FICTION INCLUDES FANTASTICAL ELEMENTS A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 10. Faced of the Dead by Suzanne WrenWhen Marie Antoinette's daughter sneaks out of the palace to see the revolution for herself, she's swept into danger and forced to hide for her life. A) Fantasy. B) Realistic fiction. C) Science fiction. D) Historical fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Historical fiction. 11. Which genre often uses dialogue and stage directions to convey the story? A) Prose. B) Poetry. C) Drama. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drama. 12. This feature is used to showone or more locations/ geographical regions. A) Glossary. B) Maps. C) Captions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maps. 13. Dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets. A) Fantasy. B) Mystery. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mystery. 14. ..... is short fun saying of one's experince A) Anecdote. B) Novel. C) Parable. D) Short story. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anecdote. 15. Tell the genre and subgenre ..... a book about the life of a famous football star. A) Non-fiction-reference. B) Non-fiction-narrative. C) Non-fiction-periodicals. D) Non-fiction-biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Non-fiction-biography. 16. A long poem about a famous called Aquilles, is ..... A) Nonfiction-periodical. B) Poetic-lyrics. C) Poetry-epic. D) Nonfiction biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poetry-epic. 17. Writing that is "true, " factual, informative, or persuasive. A) Nonfiction. B) Drama/play. C) Fiction. D) Poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nonfiction. 18. It is the perspective from which a story is told. A) Point of View. B) Narrator. C) Literary terms. D) Characterization. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Point of View. 19. Stories set in a particular time and/or place of the past A) Poetry. B) Historical fiction. C) Realistic fiction. D) Autobiography. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Historical fiction. 20. The dramatic genre is: A) A series of dialogues to be read. B) A genre that deals with unfortunate themes. C) The narration of a tragic event. D) A work intended for representation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A work intended for representation. 21. It refers to literature that belong in more than just one genre. A) Mystery or detective fiction. B) Fantasy. C) Young adult genre. D) Multi-genre. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Multi-genre. 22. What type of writing is a pamphlet about recognizing the signs of a hurricane? A) Fiction. B) Fable. C) Expository. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expository. 23. Are characterized and defined by the moods they elicit, giving viewers heightened feelings A) Romance. B) Thriller. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thriller. 24. This lesson is about literary ..... A) Genres. B) Commas. C) Apostrophes. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Genres. 25. What is a brief writing on a particular subject or idea called? A) Fiction. B) Essay. C) Myth. D) Memoir. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Essay. 26. This is usually performed on stage, has dialogue and directions for actors. A) Mystery. B) Historical fiction. C) Drama. D) Essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drama. 27. What is the intent of the author in a narrative? A) Word sounds and grammatical structure. B) Themes. C) Sequence of events. D) Point of view. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Themes. 28. These stories are about crimes to solve, suspense, surprise and missing items. A) Fantasy. B) Horror. C) Mystery. D) Folktale. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mystery. 29. These are plays. There are lots of people talking (dialogue) in these stories. A) Drama. B) Mystery. C) Historical Fiction. D) Realistic Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Drama. 30. In the following quotation from the psalms, identify which literary tool (simile, metaphor, repetition, or synonym) is being used."Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights above." A) Repetition. B) Metaphor. C) Simile. D) Synonym. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repetition. 31. Which genre refers to a regularly updated website or online platform where individuals share their thoughts and writings? A) Creative Non-Fiction. B) Blog. C) Chick Lit. D) Hyper Poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Blog. 32. What type of writing is a letter to the principal asking for a frozen yogurt machine in the cafeteria? A) Expository. B) Historical fiction. C) Persuasive. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persuasive. 33. Which of the following is not so symbolic? A) Allegory. B) Legend. C) Fable. D) Parable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Legend. 34. NAME THAT GENRE!The alien ship hovered above the landing pad. The ground crew waited expectantly, hoping the ship would touch down without incident. Sure, they had a lot of shuttle traffic at the spaceport every day, but this would be the first time a ship from another planet would touch down. A) Realistic fiction. B) Historical fiction. C) Science fiction. D) Fantasy fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Science fiction. 35. How many Subgenres does Nonfiction have? A) 5. B) 3. C) 4. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5. 36. It focuses on magical and supernatural elements that do not existin the actual world. A) Tragedy. B) Fantasy. C) Science Fiction. D) Comedy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fantasy. 37. The literary genre of ..... might feature a cover of complete black with nothing else on it A) Horror. B) Fantasy. C) Fiction. D) Mystery. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Horror. 38. What type of literary genre is 'Anonymous donor'? A blank cheque. Charity? A) Chick Literature. B) Science Fiction. C) Text-talk Novel. D) Flash Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Flash Fiction. 39. Books that contain real information A) Fiction. B) Nonfiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nonfiction. 40. What is a story that uses comic strip? A) Science Fiction. B) Graphic Novel. C) Tall Tales. D) Fables. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Graphic Novel. 41. Which genre features stories written to scare and terrify the reader? A) Science fiction. B) Horror. C) Romance. D) Thriller/suspense. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Horror. 42. A sequence of events which involves conflict and resolution; usually has a script with characters, a plot and theme A) Horror. B) Drama. C) Fiction. D) Poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Drama. 43. This book is written by Maya Angelou, and it tells the story of her childhood. Therefore, what genre is this book? A) Autobiography. B) Informational. C) People Talk. D) Biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Autobiography. 44. Translate:I love it popular press. A) I love tabloids. B) I hate holidays. C) I love popular newspapers. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I love tabloids. 45. What genre does this passage belong:"The park was filled with families. Many were gathered at the baseball diamond, while others picnicked at the tables near the carousel. Henry dashed around people, under tables, and over fences on his way to the kite-flying contest." A) Science fiction. B) Historical fiction. C) Realistic fiction. D) Fantasy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Realistic fiction. 46. A web log containing short articles, stories, opinions or experiences. A) Drama. B) Poetry. C) Fiction. D) Blog. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Blog. 47. A folktale (usually short) that teaches a moral or lesson, often with animals as characters. A) Fiction. B) Fable. C) Fantasy. D) Autobiography. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fable. 48. Fill in the blank: ..... is a type of story. A) Mood. B) Genre. C) Character. D) Tragedy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Genre. 49. A long story told in prose A) Novel. B) Historical Fiction. C) Science Fiction. D) Fantasy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Novel. 50. "Xbox 360 Operations Manual" by Microsoft:Explains how to operate the Xbox 360 and includes a trouble shooting guide What genre? A) Persuasive. B) Informational. C) Drama. D) Nonfiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informational. 51. These stories, such as Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, and Rumpelstiltskin, have been passed down from generation to generation, often by word of mouth, though the original storyteller is unknown. They can involve magic, trickery, animals, and oftentimes the number 3. Name the genre. A) Historical fiction. B) Legend. C) Myth. D) Folktale. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Folktale. 52. It is a bite-sized narrative. A) DOODLE. B) CHICKLIT. C) SIXWORD. D) MANGA. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) SIXWORD. 53. Which genre is a narrative based on facts such as real people, places, or events? A) Proverb. B) Legend. C) Myth. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Legend. 54. What distinguishes non-fiction from fiction? A) Non-fiction is based on real events, people, and facts, while fiction is imaginary and created by the author. B) Non-fiction is written in a narrative style, while fiction is written in a descriptive style. C) Non-fiction is written by multiple authors, while fiction is written by a single author. D) Non-fiction is based on fictional events, people, and facts, while fiction is based on real events and facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Non-fiction is based on real events, people, and facts, while fiction is imaginary and created by the author. 55. What purpose of writing involves the writer providing information on a person, place, or thing? A) To inform. B) To debate. C) To evaluate. D) Subject and Audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To inform. 56. A ..... is a composition in verse or prose intended to portray life and typically designed for theatrical performance. A) Drama. B) Poetry. C) Non-Fiction. D) Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Drama. 57. The Tortoise and the Hare is a story about a race between a turtle and a rabbit, where the rabbit learns the lesson "slow and steady wins the race." Which GENRE is this story? A) Nonfiction. B) Traditional fiction. C) Science fiction. D) Realistic fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Traditional fiction. 58. It is a story where animal can speak and have moral. A) Fable. B) Fairy tale. C) Comedy. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fable. 59. Stories that are passed down by word of mouth are called ..... A) Gossip. B) Traditional literature. C) Lies. D) History. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Traditional literature. 60. The ..... brings resolution to the reader. A) Beginning. B) Ending. 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