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1
Authors use
symbols
to...
signify ideas
trick the reader
hide valuable information from the reader
make their drum solo better
2
Which genre often uses rhythm and rhyme to create thought and feeling?
Poetry
Realistic Fiction
Informational
Fantasy
3
Select one reason writers write.
to confuse
to entertain
to persuade
to inform
4
Which genre has unrealistic settings and/or magic, mythical beings or supernatural forms?
Science Fiction
Poetry
Historical Fiction
Fantasy
5
Which genre is based on a time in history but often with made up characters and events?
Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
Poetry
Historical Fiction
6
Which genre is based on science or technology?
Poetry
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Fantasy
7
Which genre is a suspenseful fictional story based on a mystery to be solved?
Mystery
Poetry
Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction
8
Which of the following is
NOT
a character trait?
sad
brave
bossy
clever
9
Which genre is a non-fiction story about someone's life?
Fantasy
Biography
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
10
What is the sentence that tells the main idea of a Literary Essay
theme statement
idea statement
claim statement
topic sentence
11
Which genre consists of events that could have occurred to people or animals in a believable setting?
Realistic Fiction
Poetry
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
12
An example of a
theme
is...
A boy goes fishing
Cats have four legs
Dogs are friendly
Love conquers all
13
What is
theme
?
The author's style
A type of duck in Brazil
The lesson behind the story
The overall mood of the story
14
Which genre is a nonfiction text that provides information about various topics?
Mystery
Realistic Fiction
Biography
Informational
15
Foreshadowing
is a literary device that...
helps the reader understand the purpose of the story
explains dark days lie ahead
gives hints or clues to what's coming
helps make the author's tone clear
