Genre Comparison Quiz

Which genre is characterized by a brief narrative, focused theme, and few characters?

• Biography

• Novel

• Drama

• Short Story

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the primary purpose of nonfiction genres?

• Entertainment

• Create complex characters

• Inform and reflect

• Explore deeper themes

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In which point of view is a personal essay typically written?

• First person

• Third person

• Second person

• Varies

Which genre is structured as a script and is dialogue-driven?

• Novel

• Drama

• Biography

• Personal Essay

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is the key characteristic of a novel compared to a short story?

• Few characters

• Extended narrative

• Focused theme

• Informal voice

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the main characteristic of a biography?

• It is a fictional story

• It is based on a person's life and is non-fictional

• It is dialogue-driven

• It is written in third person

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which genre is typically written in a formal voice?

• Novel

• Short Story

• Personal Essay

• Biography

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the main difference between a drama and a novel?

• A drama is written in first person, while a novel is written in third person

• A drama is structured as a script and is dialogue-driven, while a novel is a narrative

• A drama is a short story, while a novel is an extended narrative

• A drama is non-fictional, while a novel is fictional

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7