Caribbean Literary Genres Quiz

What is a novel?

• An essay presenting ideas

• A type of poetry

• A fictional narrative

• A brief story with few characters

What characterizes a short story?

• It is a long narrative

• It has many characters

• It is always written in verse

• It is usually brief

What is the main purpose of an essay?

• To tell a fictional story

• To describe a character

• To present ideas

• To create rhythmic verses

What is poetry primarily written in?

• Dialogue

• Narrative form

• Verse

• Prose

What effect does poetry aim to achieve?

• To confuse the reader

• To inform the reader

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To create a rhythmic reading experience

How does a short story differ from a novel?

• A short story is written in verse

• A short story is always non-fiction

• A short story has fewer characters

• A short story is longer

What is the primary focus of a narrative?

• To present facts

• To tell a story

• To create a poem

• To analyze a topic

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poetry?

• Contains many characters

• Expresses emotions

• Has a rhythmic effect

• Written in verse

What genre is characterized by the exposition of ideas?

• Short story

• Novel

• Essay

• Poetry

What type of writing is a narrative?

• Only poetry

• Can be either fictional or non-fictional

• Always non-fictional

• Always fictional