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Understanding Literary Genres

Understanding Literary Genres

Assessment

Flashcard

English

4th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.1.10, RI.11-12.10, RL.4.9

+8

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fable?

Back

A fable is a genre characterized by stories that feature animals that talk and often teach a moral lesson.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a folktale?

Back

A folktale is a genre that involves stories passed down orally from generation to generation, often explaining cultural traditions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is nonfiction?

Back

Nonfiction is a genre that includes factual information, such as biographies and history.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a biography?

Back

A biography is a genre that tells the story of a person's life written by someone else.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an autobiography?

Back

An autobiography is a genre that involves stories based on the author's own life experiences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fairy tale?

Back

A fairy tale is a genre that involves magical elements, often with a struggle between good and evil.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tall tale?

Back

A tall tale is a genre that features exaggerated stories about real people and events, often with humorous elements.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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