Rockin' Review: Genre Characteristics

What is the purpose of the informational genre?

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories.

• To read to learn or gather information.

• To provide a platform for personal opinions and arguments.

• To create a visual experience without any textual information.

What are types of genres?

• Argumentative, fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, drama, and informational

• Mystery, romance, horror, and thriller

• Biography, autobiography, historical fiction, and fantasy

• Science fiction, adventure, and graphic novels

What is a memoir?

• A fictional story about a hero's journey.

• A genre of literary nonfiction where the author writes about personal experiences and reflections.

• A collection of poems written by a single author.

• A historical account of events written by a journalist.

Define 'genre'.

• A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

• A type of music that is popular in a specific region.

• A narrative technique used to create suspense in storytelling.

• A visual art form that focuses on abstract concepts.

What is the importance of structure in informational texts?

• Structure helps organize information clearly, making it easier for readers to understand and retain.

• Structure is only important for creative writing.

• Structure has no impact on the readability of a text.

• Structure is irrelevant in informational texts.

What is literary nonfiction?

• A fictional story with imaginary characters and events

• A true story about real people or events that has well developed characters, follows a plot, and has a theme

• A type of poetry that uses metaphor and simile

• A journalistic article that reports facts without narrative elements

What is poetry?

• A genre that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a specific form, often using rhythm and meter. May contain figurative language. Has stanzas.

• A type of writing that focuses solely on factual information without any emotional expression.

• A form of art that uses only visual elements and does not include any written words.

• A narrative style that is exclusively used in novels and short stories.

What is fiction?

• A genre that involves a plot with imaginary events, characters, turning points, and a theme.

• A type of writing that is based on real events and facts.

• A literary work that is primarily focused on factual information.

• A genre that includes poetry and non-narrative forms.

What is a fable?

• A long novel about human relationships.

• A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

• A poem that tells a story.

• A historical account of events.

What is an argumentative genre?

• A genre that requires readers to recognize a claim and determine if the evidence supports the claim. Tries to persuade readers of something; contains rhetorical devices.

• A genre that focuses on storytelling and character development, often found in novels and short stories.

• A genre that presents factual information and data without personal opinions or arguments.

• A genre that combines elements of poetry and drama, often performed on stage.