Genre Practice

Silverstein had never planned on writing for children. It was an editor named Ursula Nordstrom who first convinced him to give it a try. In 1964, Silverstein wrote The Giving Tree, which eventually became one of the most beloved pieces of children's literature of all time.

In which genre would this passage most likely be appear?

• biography

• informational

• historical fiction

• realistic fiction

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Amy was reading a book at the park when she saw the alien. He looked like an ordinary man in a business suit, but Amy knew that he was not human and not from Earth. "Why have you come?" she asked.

In which genre would this passage most likely appear?

• biography

• informational

• realistic fiction

• science fiction

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I held tight to my Daddy's hand. I'd never seen so many people in one place and they were almost all black, just like us. Then the man on the stage began to speak and everyone quieted down to listen. "That's Dr. King," my daddy whispered. "You listen close, now."

In which genre would this passage most likely appear?

• historical fiction

• fantasy

• science fiction

• realistic fiction

Goldilocks tried the first bow of porridge, but it was too hot. Then she tried the second bowl, but it was too cold. Finally, she tried the porridge from the last bowl and it was just right. So she ate it all up!

In which genre would this passage most likely appear?

• science fiction

• informational

• traditional literature

• realistic fiction

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She walked into my office like she owned the place. I could tell she had money, and lots of it. "My husband has disappeared, and you must find him as soon as possible," she said.

Business had been slow for weeks and I was happy to take the case.

In which genre would this passage most likely appear?

• realistic fiction

• informational

• historical fiction

• mystery

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"We can ask the elves for help," Korin suggested.

"Good idea, but we'll need something to trade. They won't do it for free," Mip replied. "We might have to give them the Golden Cup of Anslor."

Korin was shocked "Never!" he said. "We can never trade the Golden Cup of Anslor!"

In which genre would this passage most likely appear?

• fantasy

• historical fiction

• science fiction

• mystery

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Julia couldn't believe it. How could her parents be getting a divorce? She knew they weren't exactly happy, but a divorce? Julia wondered what life would be like without her dad around. Of course she would see him on the weekends, but that was not the same.

In which genre would this passage most likely appear?

• historical fiction

• mystery

• realistic fiction

• fantasy

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Even though we call the inside part of a pencil lead, there is actually no lead inside a pencil at all. The core, or writing part of the pencil, is made from a mixture of a mineral called graphite and clay.

In which genre would this passage most likely appear?

• historical fiction

• realistic fiction

• informational

• science fiction

Even as a small child, Justin Bieber loved music. When he was twelve years old, Justin won second place in a local talent show. His mother put clips of his performance on YouTube. Within a few months, Justin was an internet sensation.

In which genre would this passage most likely appear?

• biography

• fantasy

• autobiography

• realistic fiction

After Medusa said that Athena was jealous of her beauty, Athena grew angry. She punished Medusa by turning her hair into a snarl of writhing snakes. She made Medusa so ugly that no one could look her in the eyes without being turned to stone.

In which genre would this passage most likely appear?

• biography

• traditional literature

• science fiction

• mystery

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