English Language Arts: Literary Genres Review

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Which of the following genres is characterized by being solely based on real events, facts and information?

• Non-fiction
• Fiction
• Poetry
• Drama

Which of the following genres is written for performance on stage and involve dialogue and characters?

• Non-fiction
• Fiction
• Poetry
• Drama

Which of the following genres is designed to frighten or unsettle readers.

• Horror
• Fiction
• Poetry
• Drama

Which of the following IS NOT one of the characteristics of Poetry?

• It uses literal language
• It uses figurative language
• It uses rhythm
• It uses rhyme

Which of the following IS NOT a subtype of Fiction?

• Memoir
• Fantasy
• Science fiction
• Mystery

What type of narrator does a Memoir mainly use?

• First-person narrator
• Third-person limited narrator
• Third-person omniscient narrator
• Second-person narrator

Select the description that best fits the genre: Memoir.

• It is a nonfictional narrative based on the author's personal memories.
• It is a fictional narrative based on the author's personal memories.
• It is a nonfictional narrative based on someone else's memories.
• It is a fictional narrative based on someone else's memories.

Which of the following books DOES NOT belong to Fiction?

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone
• Narnia: The magician's Nephew
• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

What literary genre is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?

• Fiction
• Drama
• Terror
• Memoir