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Short and songlike poems.
Sonnet
Lyric poems
Ballad
Elegy
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... is a work of fiction or drama designed to hold the interest by the use of a high degree of intrigue or adventure.
Crime novel
Detective story
Spy novel
Thriller
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A novelette is ...
A short novel of 5,000 to 10,000 words
a short novel of 12,000 to 30,000 words
a short story of 1,000 to 1,500 words
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A coffee-table book is a large, expensive lavishly illustrated book, intended especially for casual reading.
False
True
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Ballad is a story in a verse form.
True
False
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An autobiography written from day to day nd describing how the events in the person's life occur.
Diary
History
Autobiography
Biography
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... is a work of fiction dealing with lurid or sensational subjects, often printed on rough, low-quality paper
Pulp fiction
Science fiction
Non-fiction
Realistic fiction
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Most of the writing we read in newspapers, magazines and textbooks.
Fiction
Non-fiction
Science fiction
Pulp fiction
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The type of book or story that is written imaginary characters and events and not based on real people
Pulp fiction
Non-fiction
Fiction
Science fiction
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A story written to be presented by actors on a stage.
Poetry
Fable
Drama
Ballad
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A short work of action that centres around a single incident; characters and situations are less complicated.
Thriller
Elegy
Short story
Novel
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... is a story that connects and explains a carefully selected set of supposedly true events and experiences.
Novel
Tale/narrative
Essay
Short story
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Epic poems tell their stories thought the speech of the characters.
True
False
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A tragedy ...
uses noisy, boisterous actions and ridiculous situations
tells about serious situation that ends happily
a serious drama that ends in disaster
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... is a book about traveling to a certain country or a region, esp. a guidebook
Country travel
Adventure book
Pirated book
Travel book
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A book that gives you practical instructions on how to do something or how to use something is ...
Educational literature
Reference book
Puzzle book
Manual
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Reference book is ...
a book of facts, such as a dictionary or an encyclopedia
a book which refers to the text that is arranged in alphabetic order
an informational book written by a credible authors
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Modern fiction about the lives and romantic problems of a young women
Romance
Fantasy story
Chick lit
Love story
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High comedy tells about serious situations that end happily
True
False
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A type of novel in which the main interest lies in the mental and emotional aspects of the characters
Romantic novel
Crime novel
Fantasy novel
Psychological novel
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A sad poem or a song, especially remembering someone who has died or something in the past is ...
Lyric poem
Elegy
Sonnet
Dramatic poem
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... is a prose writing based on facts, real events and real people
Pulp fiction
Science fiction
Fiction
Non-fiction
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A humorous way of criticizing people or ideas to show that they have faults or are wrong is ...
Satire
Sentimental novel
Epic
Comedy
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A poem with only one speaker is called a dramatic monologue.
False
True
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... is a work set in a past time period, usually used in the context of film and television
Book about people and events in history
Realistic fiction
Science fiction
Historical drama
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Literary work that usually has meter and rhythm.
Parable
Sentimental novel
Poetry
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A literary work that describes the actions of a majestic hero.
Low comedy
High comedy
Epic poem
Ballad
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A light, amusing drama with a happy ending
Comedy of manners
Tragicomedy
Comedy
Low comedy
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A book containiy recipes and other information about the preparation and cooking food
Manual
Chick lit
Cookery book
Reference book
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A closet drama is a play in a verse form written to be read but not staged
False
True
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A story with a religious lesson
Fable
Tale
Parable
Novelette
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Psychological novel is a literary genre which celebrates the emotional concepts of sentiment.
False
True
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A story handed down by word of mouth from generation to generation.
Ballad
Fairy tale
Folk tale
Fable
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A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionage.
Spy story
Mystery story
Detective story
Pirated book
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A person's own account on his or her life
Diary
Biography
Autobiography
Drama
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High comedy ridicules the social problems of a period
False
True
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A book dealing with love in a sentimental or idealised way
Romantic novel
Love story
Book of poetry
Romance
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A long work of fiction that tells about events in the lives of real or imaginary people.
Romance
Ballad
Novel
Essay
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Fable is a story about animals.
False
True