Genre Quiz

The word "genre" means...

• a book
• a kind or type
• a food
• a genius

Stories that come from the author's imagination are...

• nonfiction
• fiction
• poetry
• folklore

A story that is based on a person or event from history

• science fiction
• fantasy
• historical fiction
• realistic fiction

A book that has monsters, magic, or other supernatural elements

• fantasy
• realistic fiction
• fairy tale
• legend

A book that talks about aliens, the distant future, or advanced technology

• historical fiction
• science fiction
• realistic fiction
• fantasy

A story that could have happened, but didn't

• historical fiction
• science fiction
• fantasy
• realistic fiction

Writing that is true or factual

• fiction
• nonfiction
• drama
• folklore

A story with suspects, clues, and usually a crime that needs to be solved.

• Mystery
• Realistic Fiction
• Adventure
• Historical Fiction

A story set in a real place in the past (like the Great Depression or World War II) with made up, but believable characters.

• Realistic Fiction
• Fantasy
• Biography
• Historical Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.3A

CCSS.W.5.3B

Books can only be one genre.

• False
• True