Literary Genres Quiz

What elements are commonly used to create a sense of horror in stories?

• Lighthearted humor, happy endings, and colorful settings

• Tension, fear of the unknown, dark or eerie settings, and terror

• Peaceful landscapes, friendly characters, and calm music

• Romance, bright colors, and uplifting messages

What makes a story a romance?

• Characters who are friends and go on fun adventures together

• Characters who care about each other and share love

• Characters who fight and disagree most of the time

• Characters who are afraid and try to escape danger

What best describes historical fiction when reading a novel or short story?

• A story that dates back to 2 years ago

• A story typically dates back at least 50 years or more

• A story talking about things related to today’s society

• A story about old presidents

What kind of things would you expect to find in a science fiction story?

• Robots, space travel, or adventures on other planets

• Pirates, treasure hunts, and buried secrets

• Talking animals and magical powers

• Historical events and real-life people

The best way to describe a thriller is a fast-paced storyline and tension and suspense from beginning to end.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the best example of a Realistic Fiction story?

• A young girl discovers she has magical powers and attends a school for wizards.

• A group of teenagers travel through time to meet famous historical figures.

• A boy learns to play basketball to help his team win a championship at school.

• A family lives on a planet far away, where they communicate with aliens every day.

Which of the following is the best example of a mystery story?

• A young girl and her friends work together to find out who took the missing necklace from her grandmother’s house.

• A scientist invented a robot that helps people with their daily chores.

• A boy discovers a map of a hidden treasure on a deserted island.

• A group of kids build a treehouse in their backyard over the summer.

Which of the following would most likely be the main focus of a young adult story?

• A wizard's quest to find a magical artifact that will save his kingdom.

• A teenager is trying to balance school, friendships, and a part-time job while dealing with family challenges.

• A scientist exploring deep-sea creatures in a submarine.

• A detective solving a complex case involving stolen artwork from a museum.

Which of the following best describes a fairy tale?

• It is a realistic story set in a modern city where a character overcomes everyday challenges.

• It is a story with magical elements like talking animals, enchanted objects, and mythical creatures, often stating “Once upon a time.”

• It is a tale about legendary heroes who perform incredible feats in historical settings.

• A humorous, exaggerated story about a character with superhuman abilities.

Cinderella and Snow White are examples of fairy tales.

• True

• False