Genre Tree Quiz

Identify what the genre is, based on the definition:

One of the most common types of _______, this genre is defined by plausibility. Everything in it is made up, but is also something that could actually happen. This genre does not have talking animals and is not set on other planets/worlds. One reason people enjoy it is because it can be easier to relate to the characters, since they are going through experiences that are very close to “real life”.

• Science fiction

• Fantasy

• Realistic fiction

• Folktale

• Historical fiction

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In your own words, what is genre?

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Identify what the genre is, based on the definition:

________ takes place during a real historical event or place in time; however, some of the characters or smaller events are made up.

• Science fiction

• Realistic fiction

• Historical fiction

• Biography

• Autobiography

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Identify what the genre is, based on the definition:

If realistic fiction is defined by plausibility, _______ is defined by impossibility. In this genre, characters and settings are completely made up and can include non-human characters and take place in other worlds or dimensions. It often involves the use of magic.

• Science fiction

• Legends

• Fantasy

• Fables

• Realistic fiction

Identify what the genre is, based on the definition:

Like with fantasy, characters and settings are made up. However, this genre is based on the possibilities created by science, either actual or imagined, rather than magic. It can take place in the past or future, on Earth or on other planets and will often include robots or aliens as characters.

• Historical fiction

• Science fiction

• Myth

• Mystery

• Fairy tales

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Identify what the genre is, based on the definition:

This genre appeals to those who like solving puzzles and deciphering clues. It is meant to create suspense and involve a crime or problem to be solved.

• Fantasy

• Realistic fiction

• Mystery

• Drama

• Fairy tale

Identify what the genre is, based on the definition:

Traditionally told aloud, ______ are meant to teach a moral or life lesson. Often, _________ will include talking animals or other instances of personification. The fun of _________ is that most of the time, the life lesson/moral is not directly stated, so the reader has to figure out the lesson.

• Fairytales

• Myths

• Fables

• Tall tales

• Fantasy

Identify what the genre is, based on the definition:

Told to entertain, ________ were originally told aloud and are generally a local story of a person or place. For example, a ________might be told about a local person doing a good deed.

• Fairytale

• Tall tale

• Folktale

• Fable

• Myth

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Identify what the genre is, based on the definition:

A specific type of folktale as well as a subgenre of fantasy fiction, ________ can involve beasts, witches, fairies and make-believe creatures as well as princes and princesses. _________ were often meant to be scary or shocking.

• Tall tales

• Fairytales

• Myths

• Legends

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Identify what the genre is, based on the definition: Meant to be humorous/funny and not to be taken seriously. The main character in a ________ has superhuman capabilities and uses them to do incredible things. Ex. story of Pecos Bill

• Myth

• Legend

• Tall tale

• Fantasy

• Epic

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