Genres of Fiction and Nonfiction (Tarr)

What is fiction?

• A genre of literature that features made up characters and events

• A genre of literature that is based on real events and facts

• A genre of literature that combines elements of fantasy and science fiction

• A genre of literature that focuses on historical events

Which title is an example of fantasy?

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

• National Geographic Magazine

• Scooby Doo

• Hatchet

Which genre of literature deals with made up stories that take during actual time periods of history?

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

Name a movie that would be considered science fiction.

• The Lord of the Rings

• Star Wars

• Titanic

• The Hunger Games

Which genre of literature contains a made-up story about real-world problems that could really exist?

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Mystery

Name a creature that might appear in a fantasy story.

• Dragon

• Detective

• Scientist

• Soldier

Which genre of nonfiction contains texts about real-life situations and is meant to make the reader laugh?

• Humor

• Travel Guides

• Informational Nonfiction

• Journalism

Which is NOT a subcategory of folktales?

• Fairy Tales

• Legends

• Mysteries

• Tall Tales

What is nonfiction?

• A genre of literature that features made up characters and events

• A genre that is based on real events and facts.

• A genre of literature that combines elements of fantasy and science fiction

• A genre of literature that focuses on made-up stories that take place during real historical events

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Which genre of literature typically involves futuristic technology and scientific advancements?

• Romance

• Humor

• Science Fiction

• Commentary