Navigating Literary Genres and Categories

What is the primary purpose of literary genres?

• To classify books for better marketing

• To increase the price of books

• To reduce the number of books published

• To limit the creativity of authors

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Which age group is Young Adult (YA) fiction primarily written for?

• 25 years and older

• 8 to 12 years

• 12 to 18 years

• 18 to 25 years

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What is a key characteristic of Middle Grade fiction?

• Strong content restrictions

• Protagonists aged 15 to 18

• Explicit content

• Focus on internal narrative

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How is literary fiction typically different from genre fiction?

• It has more subgenres

• It prioritizes artistic quality over readability

• It focuses more on plot than characters

• It is always set in the future

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Which of the following is NOT a subgenre of Mystery?

• Space Opera

• Cozy Mystery

• Noir

• Police Procedural

What is the main goal of a Thriller novel?

• To create suspense and high stakes

• To focus on historical events

• To scare the reader

• To provide a light-hearted story

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Which genre is meant to scare or startle the reader?

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Romance

• Horror

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What defines a Fantasy novel?

• Set in a dystopian future

• Set in the past with historical accuracy

• Focuses on realistic events

• Features magical elements

Which subgenre is NOT typically associated with Science Fiction?

• Gothic Horror

• Post-Apocalyptic

• Space Opera

• Cyberpunk

What should an author consider when identifying their book's primary genre?

• The book's length

• The target audience and where it would be shelved in a bookstore

• The author's personal preference

• The book's cover design