Literary Genres Flashcard!

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What are three things you might find on the cover of a mystery novel? Options: magnifying glass; footprints; a crime scene, a monster; a unicorn; a cartoon, a real person; a real place; a real event, harry potter

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magnifying glass; footprints; a crime scene

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is not real; nonfiction is real

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What are two things almost every science fiction novel or film will include?

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futuristic technology and science

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What are the beginning and ending phrases of many stories in the Fairy Tale literary genre?

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"Once upon a time.." and "...and they lived happily ever after."

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The purpose of poetry is...

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to create an emotional response for the reader.

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Plays are usually written in __________ form?

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script

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What literary genre uses heroes who have some form of physical or mental challenge? Options: Mystery, Horror, Fantasy, Fiction

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Mystery

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Which literary genre uses suspense and night time to tell its story? Options: nonfiction, fantasy, mystery, horror

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horror

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What are two characteristics of Fantasy stories?

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The author often creates a brand new language; new monsters are created

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What literary genre would a textbook fall into? Options: fiction, poetry, horror, nonfiction

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nonfiction