Nonfiction Genres Quiz

What is the primary purpose of nonfiction writing?

• To inform

• To fictionalize

• To entertain

• To confuse

Which of the following is NOT an example of a nonfiction genre?

• Autobiography

• Mystery

• Brochure

• Editorial

What is the main goal of an advertisement?

• To inform about geography

• To share personal experiences

• To provide a narrative of true events

• To persuade people to buy or support something

What does an atlas primarily provide?

• Information about history

• Geographical information

• Personal anecdotes

• Persuasive arguments

What distinguishes a biography from an autobiography?

• Biographies do not include personal details

• Biographies are written from someone else's perspective

• Biographies are about fictional characters

• Biographies are written in the first person

What is the primary purpose of a brochure?

• To entertain

• To inform or persuade

• To provide detailed research

• To narrate a personal story

What is a key feature of a cause and effect essay?

• It is a fictional story

• It is written in the first person

• It includes a list of pros and cons

• It contains a narrative

What is the main purpose of an editorial?

• To inform about various topics

• To provide geographical information

• To entertain with stories

• To persuade the audience

What is a characteristic of a news article?

• It is informal

• It is fictional

• It answers questions like who, what, when, where, why, and how

• It is written in the first person

What is the primary focus of a research report?

• To entertain

• To provide a narrative

• To inform about research findings

• To persuade the audience