Literary Genres

Which of the following is NOT a primary literary genre?

• Fiction

• Drama

• Poetry

• Metaphor

Journalism is primarily associated with:

• Non-fiction writing

• Fictional storytelling

• Dramatic performances

• Lyrical poetry

A legend is a type of:

• Poetry written about ancient gods

• Fiction based on real historical figures but with exaggerated elements

• Non-fiction recounting actual historical events

• Comedy used to mock societal norms

What is a major characteristic of dramatic literature?

• It tells a story through character dialogue

• It is written in prose with little or no dialogue

• It presents a narrative told through an omniscient narrator

• It explores non-fictional themes

Fairy tales are most often written for:

• Adults

• Children

• Historical education

• Fantasy lovers

Non-fiction works generally:

a) Feature invented characters and events

b) Present factual information and real-world subjects

c) Involve the supernatural

d) Are often written as plays

• Feature invented characters and events

• Present factual information and real-world subjects

• Involve the supernatural

• Are often written as plays

Which of the following is an example of a subgenre of poetry?

• Sonnet

• Folktale

• Drama

• Allegory

Which literary genre is primarily focused on real-life events?

• Historical fiction

• Memoir

• Fantasy

• Fable

What is the primary characteristic of a novel as a genre?

• It is written in verse

• It is typically a long prose work with a complex plot

• It is meant to be performed on stage

• It is always non-fiction

Epic poetry often involves:

• Humorous situations and everyday life

• A hero’s journey and larger-than-life themes

• Romantic relationships and personal drama

• Ordinary people solving small problems