Exploring Fiction and Non-Fiction Book Genres

What does the word 'genre' mean in French?

• Book

• Music

• Kind

• Art

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Which of the following is NOT a fiction genre?

• Realistic Fiction

• Biographical

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

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What type of books tell all about a topic or subject and can explain how to do something?

• Mysteries

• Fairy Tales

• Biographies

• Informational Books

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Which genre includes books where characters might have special powers or be non-humans like robots or zombies?

• Mystery

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

In which genre do the characters often have special powers or abilities, and the events are fantastical?

• Realistic Fiction

• Mystery

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

Which genre often includes a moral or lesson and is handed down through generations?

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Fairy Tales

• Biographies

What type of books use words and pictures in a comic book style to tell a story?

• Graphic Novels

• Biographies

• Informational Books

• Mysteries

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Which genre includes books filled with facts about a person or a group of people?

• Mysteries

• Informational Books

• Biographies

• Fairy Tales

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What should you consider when choosing a book that is 'just right' for you?

• The book's price

• If you can read the words and find it interesting

• The book's cover

• The book's length

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How can knowing genres help you in selecting a book?

• It makes books longer

• It helps you find similar books you like

• It helps you write books

• It makes books cheaper

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