Genre Characteristics Quiz

What is a characteristic of fiction?

• Based on real events

• Historically accurate

• Non-fictional

• Imaginary or made up narrative

Which genre focuses on real events and people?

• fantasy

• fiction

• non-fiction

• science fiction

What is a characteristic of poetry?

• Rhythm and meter

• Prose and dialogue

• Plot and conflict

• Rhyme and rhyme scheme

Which genre involves live performances?

• music

• painting

• dance

• theater

What is a characteristic of mystery genre?

• Presence of a puzzle or a crime that needs to be solved

• Romantic plotlines

• Happy ending

• Suspenseful atmosphere

Which genre is known for its imaginative and creative elements?

• romance

• mystery

• fantasy

• science fiction

What is a characteristic of nonfiction?

• Based on fictional events, people, and facts.

• Based on real events, people, and facts.

• Includes imaginative elements and fictional characters.

• Relies heavily on personal opinions and emotions.

Which genre uses figurative language and literary devices?

• drama

• poetry

• nonfiction

• fiction

What is a characteristic of drama?

• It is a type of poetry.

• It is a form of visual art.

• It is a form of literature meant to be performed by actors on a stage.

• It is a genre of music.

Which genre involves the element of suspense and puzzle-solving?

• horror

• romance

• thriller

• mystery