Genre & text structures

What is the definition of genre in literature?

• Genre in literature is the color of the book cover

• Genre in literature refers to the font size used in a book

• Genre in literature is the category or type of literary work characterized by a specific form, content, or style.

• Genre in literature is the number of pages in a novel

Name three common genres found in literature.

• fiction, non-fiction, poetry

• biography

• fantasy

• drama

Explain the difference between fiction and non-fiction.

• Fiction is based on real events, while non-fiction is purely imaginative.

• The main difference between fiction and non-fiction is that fiction is imaginary, while non-fiction is factual.

• Fiction is always longer in length compared to non-fiction.

• Fiction is always written in the first person, while non-fiction is written in the third person.

What are the key elements of a persuasive text?

• Clear thesis statement, supporting evidence, logical reasoning, counterarguments, call to action

• Long paragraphs, complex vocabulary, lack of structure, irrelevant information

• Biased language, unsupported claims, lack of credibility, weak conclusion

• Emotional appeal, personal anecdotes, rhetorical questions, repetition

Discuss the importance of identifying the genre of a text before reading it.

• It helps set the reader's expectations and enhances comprehension, engagement, and critical analysis.

• Genre classification limits the reader's creativity and imagination.

• Identifying the genre is irrelevant and does not impact the reading experience.

• It confuses the reader and leads to misinterpretation of the text.

What is the purpose of using descriptive language in a descriptive text?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide factual information only

• To create vivid images, convey emotions, and engage the reader's senses.

• To minimize the impact of the text

Compare and contrast the text structures of a compare and contrast essay and a cause and effect essay.

• A compare and contrast essay focuses on explaining reasons and consequences, while a cause and effect essay emphasizes similarities and differences.

• The text structure of a compare and contrast essay emphasizes similarities and differences, while a cause and effect essay focuses on explaining reasons and consequences.

• Both a compare and contrast essay and a cause and effect essay focus on explaining reasons and consequences.

• The text structure of a compare and contrast essay is the same as a cause and effect essay.

How can understanding genre and text structures help improve reading comprehension?

• By confusing readers with irrelevant information and misleading details

• By discouraging readers from exploring different genres and text structures

• By helping readers anticipate what to expect in a text, identify key information, and make connections between different parts of the text.

• By limiting readers' ability to engage with the text and make connections

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a narrative text?

• It presents arguments and uses evidence to support a specific point of view.

• It provides a detailed description to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

• It tells a story or recounts events with a structured plot, characters, and setting.

• It explains how to do something or how something works, using a step-by-step format.

What role does the setting play in a fictional story?

• It outlines the main argument of the story.

• It provides a backdrop against which the characters' actions take place, influencing the mood and contributing to the plot's development.

• It lists the facts and evidence to support the story's main thesis.

• It serves as a distraction from the main narrative.