Literary Genres Quiz

Which of the following best describes a literary genre?

• A renowned poet

• A type of library

• A style of writing

• A specific category or type of literature

What type of literature often includes magical creatures, mystical lands, and enchanted artifacts?

• Fantasy

• Autobiography

• Mystery

• Science Fiction

Which genre often includes narratives set in historical periods with fictional characters interacting with real events?

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery

• Autobiography

What genre typically involves a detective or investigator solving a crime or unraveling a mystery?

• Horror

• Adventure

• Thriller

• Mystery

Which genre features narratives with exhilarating adventures, bold feats, and protagonists who undertake daring missions?

• Action/Adventure

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Drama

Which type of book is written about someone's life by another person?

• Memoir

• Historical Fiction

• Biography

• Adventure

Which genre features narratives like "The Maze Runner" and "The Giver," often exploring themes of futuristic societies and control?

• Action/Adventure

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

Which genre is known for presenting factual information about the world?

• Autobiography

• Historical fiction

• Science fiction

• Nonfiction

Which genre focuses on lifelike characters and settings that reflect everyday life?

• Fantasy

• Realistic fiction

• Adventure

• Thriller

Which type of writing often uses meter and rhyme to create a musical quality?

• Science fiction

• Poetry

• Technical writing

• Autobiography