This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Introductions > Overview > Literary Genres – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Literary Genres Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The following are characteristics of a 21st Century Literature except: A) New literary works created within the last decade. B) Deals with current themes and reflects technological culture. C) Often breaks traditional writing. D) Themes are about fairy tales. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Themes are about fairy tales. 2. This genre has approximately 1, 000 words or fewer. A) Metafiction. B) Fan fiction. C) Slipstream. D) Flash fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Flash fiction. 3. A very short story A) Graphic Fiction. B) Creative Non-fiction. C) Flash Fiction. D) Drama. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flash Fiction. 4. Literary presentation where the author incorporates drawings and handwritten graphics in place A) MANGA. B) SIXWORD. C) CREATIVENONFICTION. D) DOODLE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) DOODLE. 5. The author tries to convince the reader to do something or to agree with him or her A) Persuade. B) Explain. C) Inform. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persuade. 6. Fiction writing dealing with the solution of a crime A) Fairy Tale. B) Autobiography. C) Mystery. D) Legend. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mystery. 7. This genre's goal is to make audiences laugh. It's also a type of dramatic work which employs amusing and satirical tones. A) Comedy. B) Mystery. C) Poetry. D) Biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comedy. 8. A story about plants that come to life is an example of A) Poetry-Epic. B) Fiction-Science Fiction. C) Fiction-Fantasy. D) Drama-Comedy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fiction-Fantasy. 9. "The tethered dragon let out a roar, and a gush of flame flew over the goblins; The wizards fled, doubled-up, back the way they had come, and inspiration, or madness, came to him. Pointing his wand at the thick cuffs chaining the beast to the floor, he yelled, 'Relashio!' " What genre would this book belong to? A) Historical fiction. B) Fantasy. C) Science fiction. D) Realistic fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fantasy. 10. A description of a real event that is currently happening or that just happened. A) News report. B) Realistic Fiction. C) Article/Essay/Report. D) Nonfiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) News report. 11. It is a genre where author incorporates doodle writing. A) Chick Lit. B) Text-talk Novels. C) Doodle Fiction. D) Graphic Novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Doodle Fiction. 12. A story that begins with "Once upon a time, " has good and evil characters, and often has a happy ending is a ..... A) Drama. B) Folktale. C) Fairy tale. D) Myth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fairy tale. 13. A story that takes place in the future; it often includes science and technology. A) Historical fiction. B) Fantasy. C) Myth. D) Science fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Science fiction. 14. Author Reginald Rose reveals the results of each vote one at a time in order to ..... A) Create conflict. B) Generate confusion. C) Emphasize the number of jurors. D) Build suspense. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Build suspense. 15. Which of the following is NOT a Science Fiction work? A) Game of thrones. B) Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy. C) Dune. D) The time machine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Game of thrones. 16. A story that takes place in present time; it includes events that COULD happen. A) Science fiction. B) Realistic fiction. C) Biography. D) Informational. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Realistic fiction. 17. Which genre of literature incorporates doodle writing, drawings, and handwritten graphics? A) Doodle Fiction. B) Graphic Novel. C) Digi-Fiction. D) Illustrated Novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Doodle Fiction. 18. In this novel, Brian is struggling. After losing both of his parents in a tragic car accident, Brian is living at his Aunt's house and sharing a room with his cousin. Basketball is his only escape. But after getting benched for low progress report grades, Brian's world shatters. Does he have it in him to improve his grades? Will Brian come to peace with his emotions? Can anyone help him? A) Science Fiction. B) Historical Fiction. C) Mystery. D) Realistic Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Realistic Fiction. 19. Identify the genre of the following:Daniel's vision of the end times A) Gospel. B) Apocalypse. C) Narrative. D) Psalm. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Apocalypse. 20. Which flash fiction story tells how anyone can buy a perfect clone Taylor Swift at his doorstep? A) "Taylor Swift". B) "Unnecessary Things". C) "Clone of Taylor Swift". D) "Angels and Blueberries". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Taylor Swift". 21. The following elements can be seen in a fantasy EXCEPT ..... A) Life of a person. B) Magical creatures. C) Talking animals. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Life of a person. 22. If you like reading about space, aliens, and futuristic topics, then you should read this genre: A) Realistic fiction. B) Horror. C) Science fiction. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Science fiction. 23. What type of writing is a mystery novel? A) Narrative. B) Expository. C) Persuasive. D) Biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narrative. 24. Story with fictional characters and events in a historical setting. A) Non-fiction. B) Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fiction. 25. Which genre contains stories that may or may not be true but contain details that are hard to believe? A) Myth. B) Tall Tale. C) Fairy Tale. D) Horror. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tall Tale. 26. A subcategory within a particular genre is called a ..... A) Fantasy. B) Subgenre. C) Poem. D) Genre. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subgenre. 27. Stories that could actually happen but didn't, and are made up. A) Historical Fiction. B) Poetry. C) Realistic Fiction. D) Science Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Realistic Fiction. 28. What kind of book give true facts on a variety of subjects? A) Fantasy. B) Biography. C) Historical Fiction. D) Informational Text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Informational Text. 29. This is a play for theater told by character by talking. What Literary Genres is this? A) Fiction. B) Nonfiction. C) Drama. D) Poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drama. 30. An old story that tells how something in the world came to be. This genre includes gods and goddesses. A) Myth. B) Historical fiction. C) Fable. D) Legend. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Myth. 31. Story, sometimes of a national or folk hero, which has a basis in fact but also includes imaginative material. A) Fable. B) Legend. C) Fantasy. D) Folklore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Legend. 32. A story set in a real place in the past (like WWII) with made up, but believable characters. These stories often include references to real-world events and are based on true stories. A) Historical fiction. B) Realistic fiction. C) Poetry. D) Drama. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Historical fiction. 33. A story of someone's life that is written by someone else is A) An autobiography. B) A biography. C) Historical fiction. D) A poem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A biography. 34. A fiction book that contains things that could NOT happen in real life is called ..... A) Historical fiction. B) Fantasy. C) Mystery. D) Informational. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fantasy. 35. Which literary genre uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives? A) Science fiction. B) Text-talk novels. C) Creative nonfiction. D) Six-word flash fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Creative nonfiction. 36. Which GENRE includes a Greek myth that was passed down over time about Zeus becoming King of the Universe? A) Fantasy. B) Traditional fiction. C) Autobiography. D) Realistic fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Traditional fiction. 37. All of the following are subgenres of fiction, EXCEPT: A) Mystery. B) Romance. C) Fantasy. D) Autobiography. E) Folklore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Autobiography. 38. How many lines are there in a Mobile Textula? A) 2. B) 5. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 4. 39. Stories that are made up but based on actual events from the past. A) Fiction. B) Historical fiction. C) Drama. D) Fantasy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Historical fiction. 40. This is a traditional narrative, often based in past historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism, often pertaining to the action of the gods. A) Tall tale. B) Legend. C) Mythology. D) Fable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mythology. 41. Stories that deal with solving a crime or secret is called a ..... A) Fable. B) Mystery. C) Myth. D) Fantasy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mystery. 42. The first great work of this genre was written on a dare by Mary Shelley. A) Biography. B) Periodical. C) Fantasy. D) Science fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Science fiction. 43. How are the four Gospels alike? A) They are all written for the same audience. B) They are all the same length. C) They all tell the story of Jesus. D) They all have the same author. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They all tell the story of Jesus. 44. The sub-genre of "Panchatantra" is ..... A) Folk tales. B) Fantasy. C) Fairy tales. D) Fables. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fables. 45. Written documents such as textbooks and instructions. A) Biography/Autobiography. B) Article/Essay/Report. C) Speech. D) Informational Texts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Informational Texts. 46. Sir Gawain is King Arthur's nephew, and this is the story of how Gawain met a challenge from a giant knight dressed in all green armor. The story is very serious and is told as though it was true; many people believe that King Arthur was a real person, but this story is probably not true. If it were true, it has been greatly exaggerated. A) Myth. B) Fantasy. C) Historical Fiction. D) Mystery. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Myth. 47. Which is a feature of a graphic novel? A) A Graphic novel is in condensed form. B) It encourages interactivity in the minds of the reader as he fills in the blanks between pages. C) It presents micro-stories in each sub-plot. D) The main character victoriously attained his purpose in the story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It encourages interactivity in the minds of the reader as he fills in the blanks between pages. 48. What genre is a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands? A) Tall Tale. B) Fantasy. C) Folklore. D) Fairytale. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fairytale. 49. A story that has a script, characters, and stage directions is called ..... A) Poetry. B) Procedural text. C) Drama. D) Novel. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drama. 50. Comedies are an example of A) Drama. B) Poetry. C) Fiction. D) Media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Drama. 51. What type of writing is a newspaper article about the grand opening of a museum? A) Historical fiction. B) Biography. C) Expository. D) Narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Expository. 52. Is a digital poetry that uses links using hypertext mark-upIt can either involved set words, phrases, lines, etc. that are presented in variable order or it can contain parts of the poem that move and mutate. A) Science Fiction. B) Hyper Poetry. C) Web Blogs. D) Creative Non-Fiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hyper Poetry. 53. A story that teaches a lesson and often has animals that talk is a ..... A) Legend. B) Fairy tale. C) Folktale. D) Fable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fable. 54. Identify the genre of the following:The family tree of Jesus A) Genealogy. B) Prayers and Laments. C) Psalm. D) Foundational Story. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Genealogy. 55. Love is in the Air by Edwin Lowville In this play a pair of brothers embark on the bold mission to win the hearts of twin princesses. The princesses catch on to the brothers plans and switch roles throughout the play. Confusion ensues. Tensions rise as the princess have the brothers jailed, until they realize that the brothers have won their hearts and they get married. What genre? A) Persuasive. B) Historical fiction. C) Fantasy. D) Drama. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Drama. 56. Stories handed down through speech from generation to generation. A) Fiction. B) Drama. C) Folklore. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Folklore. 57. Which reference material is a worldwide network connecting millions of computers, allowing users to get information from all around the world? A) Almanac. B) Encyclopedia. C) Newspaper. D) Internet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Internet. 58. A play or script that are organized into acts and scenes with characters, dialogue and stage directions. A) Drama. B) Poetry. C) Fiction. D) Nonfiction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Drama. 59. A 21st century literature written by women for women with a light-hearted plot. A) Speculative fiction. B) Chick lit. C) Blog. D) Hyper-poetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chick lit. 60. Writing concerned with the beauty of language. Includes groups of lines (verses) in stanzas, which are similar to paragraphs in prose. A) Poetry. B) Folktale. C) Prose. D) Drama. 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