Genres Quiz

What is a genre in literature?

• A category of writing

• A category of music

• A type of dance

• A type of food

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

(a)   might you find in a fantasy story?

• Ordinary people
• Historical figures
• Magical characters
• Scientists

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a fantasy story?

• Imaginative

• Realistic

• Magical

• Entertaining

Which genre of literature is known for exploring the impact of science?

• Mystery

• Romance

• Science fiction

• Fantasy

Science fiction is a genre of literature that is often set in which of the following?

• The past

• The present

• The future or other planets

• Mythical lands

What is the main difference between drama and other forms of literature?

• Drama is written in verse

• Drama is meant to be performed

• Drama is composed for reading

• Drama is written in prose

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is poetry?

• A) An essay

• B) A literary work that is written to make the reader feel things

• C) A true paragraph

• D) A made up story

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poetry?

• A) Expression of feelings

• B) Use of distinctive style

• C) Use of rhythm

• D) Use of scientific terminology

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The experience of reading poetry is best described as (a)  

• A) Boring and monotonous
• B) Rich and emotional
• C) Confusing and unclear
• D) Technical and dry

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is an example of historical fiction?

• A novel about a made-up character living during World War II

• A biography of a famous historical figure

• A science fiction story set in the future

• A fantasy novel set in an imaginary world

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9