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Literary genre quiz
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Fiction is based on fact. True or false?
False
True
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A subgenre of folktales where a hero/heroine's size/strength/activities are very exaggerated
tall tale
fairy tale
legend
myth
3
a, ac, ad means:
against
hear
without
to, toward
4
agr/agri means:
tree
life
field
other
5
Which is the only cat that can't retract its claws?
puma
cheetah
tiger
lion
6
technological or futuristic elements are usually found in these made-up stories
fantasy
realistic fiction
historical fiction
science fiction
7
A work of fiction that can happen, possibly present-day setting is called:
Dramatic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Action Adventure
Realistic Fiction
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made up or factual characters; fictional story; revolves around a significant time in the past
historical fiction
science fiction
realistic fiction
fantasy
9
Once upon a time; usually main character is human; some elements of magic
folktales
Fairy Tails
Fairy Tales
Disney Movies
10
What is the only known fish that can blink with both eyes?
pirahna
goldfish
shark
clown fish
11
Based on a real person, these stories are exaggerated in a serious way; a subgenre of folktales
legend
tall tale
fairy tale
myth
12
How long can a cockroach live without its head?
one week
eleven minutes
twenty minutes
three weeks
13
a nonfiction subgenre, this is writing that tries to convince or influence
autobiography
explanatory
informational
persuasive
14
Non-fiction is factual information. True or false?
True
False
15
A type of drama that is sad :(
comedy
tragic
tragedy
poetry
16
An autobiography is a text written by the author, about him or herself. True or false?
True
False
17
Elements of this genre are fast moving action, discoveries of new / exciting things and danger:
Realistic Fiction
Mystery
Action/Adventure
Science Fiction
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Which genre doesn't have any subgenres?
poetry
folktales
fantasy
fiction
19
a person's life story written by someone else
biography
diary
autobiography
20
made-up story, but could really happen; usually stories are about friendship or family
fantasy
realistic fiction
historical fiction
science fiction
21
astr/astro means:
water
against
star
to, toward
22
a subgenre of folktales that include gods/goddesses and explain natural happenings
tall tale
legend
myth
fairy tale
23
aqua, aque means:
star
against
water
to, toward
24
A work that transports readers to a future time - with a focus on science and technology is:
Steam Punk
Romance
Science Fiction
Fantasy
25
This genre involves magic, make-believe, and good battling evil.
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Folklore
Mystery