Literary Genres Quiz 44 (20 MCQs)

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1. A folktale that is humorous and full of exaggeration. (Un cuento popular divertido y lleno de exageraciones.)

Correct Answer: D) Tall tale.

2. It is a type of fiction in which the author, the narrator, or the main character directly speaks to the reader.

Correct Answer: A) Metafiction.

3. This genre provides true facts and information about different subjects. I can include charts and graphs.

Correct Answer: A) Non-fiction.

4. States a position; includes a claim, reasons, and evidence

Correct Answer: C) Argumentative.

5. A story including elements that are impossible such as talking animals or magical powers. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.

Correct Answer: D) Fantasy.

6. Flat character is the one who has only one-or two-character traits

Correct Answer: A) True.

7. Texts that provide facts about a variety of topics (sports, animals, science, history, careers, travel, geography, space, weather, etc.)

Correct Answer: C) Informational.

8. In drama, the lines that a character speaks is called .....

Correct Answer: A) Dialogue.

9. The main character is a pig that sings and dances.

Correct Answer: C) Fantasy.

10. This is a humorous story which has blatant exaggerations and swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance.

Correct Answer: A) Tall tale.

11. Writing that is not true is

Correct Answer: C) Fiction.

12. Realistic Fiction

Correct Answer: A) Has no elements of fantasy; could be true but is not.

13. A piece of furniture with shelves in it for putting books on

Correct Answer: C) BOOKCASE.

14. The literary genre of ..... creates brand new languages for the characters?

Correct Answer: B) Fantasy.

15. Definition:Informational text dealing with an actual, real-life subject.

Correct Answer: A) Non-fiction.

16. What type of poetry expresses opposing ideas?

Correct Answer: D) Antithetical.

17. This genre lets readers contribute to the form or content of a poem.

Correct Answer: B) Interactive fiction.

18. What is the meaning of Non-fiction genres?

Correct Answer: B) Writings that are true.

19. Stories set in the American Old West frontier in the late 18th or early 19th century are

Correct Answer: A) Westerns.

20. An American tale that exaggerates strength, size, etc. often very humorous.

Correct Answer: B) Tall Tale.