Literary Genres Quiz

What is the definition of poetry?

• A form of literature that focuses on facts and real events

• A narrative work that tells a story

• A type of literature that uses rhythm and figurative language

• A short verse that conveys powerful feelings

Which of the following is a sub-genre of poetry?

• Epic poem

• Biography

• Journalism

• Owner's manual

What is the main characteristic of prose?

• Attention to rhyme and rhythm

• Limited number of words

• Figurative and rhythmical language

• Ordinary language without metrical structure

Which of the following is a sub-genre of fiction?

• Biography

• Essay

• Owner's manual

• Fantasy

What is the main focus of a romance genre?

• The solution of a crime or the revealing of secrets

• The relationship and romantic love between two people

• The impact of science and technology

• Fictional characters and events in a historical setting

What is the main characteristic of science fiction?

• Fiction in an unreal setting with magical creatures

• Fictional stories against factual historical backdrops

• Fiction based on actual, imagined, or potential science

• Fiction dealing with the solution of a crime

What is the main characteristic of mystery genre?

• Fiction in an unreal setting with magical creatures

• Fictional stories against factual historical backdrops

• Fiction based on actual, imagined, or potential science

• Fiction dealing with the solution of a crime

What is the main characteristic of biography?

• A narrative of a person's life

• A short literary composition that reflects the author's outlook

• An instructional book or booklet

• Factual information about a significant event presented in a format that tells a story

What is the main characteristic of essay?

• A narrative of a person's life

• A short literary composition that reflects the author's outlook

• An instructional book or booklet

• Factual information about a significant event presented in a format that tells a story

What is the main characteristic of memoir?

• A narrative of a person's life

• A short literary composition that reflects the author's outlook

• An instructional book or booklet

• Factual information about a significant event presented in a format that tells a story