Genres

Which genre may include talking animals, mythical creatures and magical elements?

• fantasy

• mystery

• science fiction

• realistic fiction

What is a characteristic of Science Fiction?

• set in the past

• set in the present

• set in the future

• plot could really happen

Which genre could involve detectives,investigations, and clues?

• adventure

• realistic fiction

• mystery

• science fiction

Which book is an example of realistic fiction?

• Harry Potter

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid

• The Hunger Games

• Encyclopedia Brown

What is a genre?

• a type of book based on the title

• classifying books by common characteristics

• the theme of a book

If the setting is pre-1970 and the plot contains famous historical people but also average everyday people, the genre would be...

• historical fiction

• realistic fiction

• adventure

• fantasy

A book that includes a hero or heroine that takes you on a journey to solve a problem in a realistic setting and usually involves a struggle for survival would be...

• mystery

• science fiction

• fantasy

• adventure

A genre of fiction that is set in the past and involves people, places, or significant events from history is...

• realistic fiction

• poetry

• science fiction

• historical fiction

Which of the following books is an example of fantasy?

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid

• The Hunger Games

• Nancy Drew Mysteries

• Harry Potter Series

Which genre do the following characteristics describe?

The setting is modern times and a real or realistic place.

The plot is made up of realistic events.

Characters are everyday people.

• historical fiction

• mystery

• realistic fiction

• science fiction