Understanding Literary Genres

What is a Drama?

• A type of poetry that expresses emotions through verse.

• A genre of literature intended for performance, featuring dialogue, stage directions, scenes, and acts.

• A narrative that is primarily focused on character development and internal conflict.

• A form of visual art that represents real-life scenarios through painting.

What is a Biography?

• A fictional story about a person's life.

• A detailed description of a person's life written by someone else.

• A summary of a person's achievements in a specific field.

• An analysis of a person's character traits.

What is a Memoir?

• A fictional story about a person's life.

• An account of a specific and important period of a person's life written in the first person point of view.

• A biography written by someone else.

• A collection of poems about personal experiences.

A folk tale that begins with "Once upon a time" and/or ends with "happily ever after."

• Fairytale

• Myth

• Legend

• Fable

What is a Folk Tale?

• A story originating in popular culture, typically passed down orally.

• A historical account of real events and people.

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena.

• A fictional narrative with a moral lesson.

What defines a Mystery genre?

• A story that involves solving a crime or uncovering secrets.

• A narrative focused on romantic relationships and emotional conflicts.

• A tale set in a fantastical world with magical elements.

• A historical account of real events and figures.

What is a Non-Fiction?

• Prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.

• A fictional narrative created from the imagination.

• A type of poetry that expresses personal feelings.

• A genre that includes myths and legends.

What is a Fantasy genre?

• A story that includes magical elements and imaginary worlds.

• A narrative based on real historical events.

• A type of literature that focuses on scientific advancements.

• A genre that primarily deals with romance and relationships.

Fill in the blank: A Fable is a short simple tale that teaches a moral and usually has ____ as the characters.

• humans

• mythical creatures

• animals

• inanimate objects

Fill in the blank: Historical fiction stories are set in the ____.

• future

• present

• past

• alternate reality