Realistic Fiction Quiz

What is realistic fiction?

• A story that is made up but could happen in real life.

• A story that is completely true.

• A story about animals.

• A story set in a fantasy world.

Which of the following is a characteristic of realistic fiction?

• The setting is imaginary.

• The characters are animals.

• The setting is real.

• The story has no problem.

Why do authors write realistic fiction?

• To confuse their readers.

• To entertain their readers.

• To teach science.

• To write about history.

Which of the following is an example of realistic fiction?

• Harry Potter

• Star Wars

• Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

• The Lion King

What perspective is sometimes used in realistic fiction?

• Third person

• Second person

• First person

• Omniscient

What is a common element in realistic fiction stories?

• Magic

• Realistic solution to a problem

• Talking animals

• Time travel

Which book is NOT an example of realistic fiction?

• Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

• Ramona Quimby, Age 8

• There's a Boy in the Girls Bathroom

• Star Wars

What do authors aim to create in realistic fiction?

• A story that readers can connect and relate to

• A story that is completely unbelievable

• A story with no characters

• A story set in outer space

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Fiction

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(b) Nonfiction

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(c) Realistic Fiction

• Biography about someone's life

• Unrealistic

• Story about riding a bike

• Fantasy book

• Science fiction

• Magical story

• True crime documentary

• Could really happen

• Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

• Journalism article

How well do you understand Realistic Fiction?

• 1 - I don't understand at all

• 2 - I somewhat understand

• 3 - I mostly understand

• 4 - I could teach others about it easily