Genre Quiz

The word "genre" means...

• a type or kind of book

• words

• a food

• a genius

Stories that come from the author's imagination (stories that are not true).

• nonfiction

• fiction

• poetry

• folklore

A book that talks about aliens, the distant future, or advanced technology

• historical fiction
• science fiction
• realistic fiction
• fantasy

Writing that is true or factual

• fiction
• nonfiction
• drama
• folklore

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A story with suspects, clues, and usually a crime that needs to be solved.

• Mystery
• Realistic Fiction
• Adventure
• Historical Fiction

A story set in a real place in the past (like the Great Depression or World War II) with made up, but believable characters.

• Historical Fiction

• Fantasy

• Biography

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Stories in this genre are often passed down from person to person. We may not know the author. The story changes based on who is telling it.

• Poetry

• Traditional Literature

• Humor

• Realistic Fiction

Made up stories about events that could happen

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Drama

• Biography

Stories with magic, monsters, and other imaginary

elements

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

• Autobiography

• Fantasy