Genres of Literature Quiz

Which genre is described as "a made up story that could actually happen"?

• Science fiction

• Realistic fiction

• Fantasy

• Mystery

What genre mixes scientific facts and technology with the future and past?

• Historical fiction

• Mystery

• Science fiction

• Biography

Which genre involves a story about an event or real people from the past mixed with elements that are made up?

• Historical fiction

• Fantasy

• Informational

• Autobiography

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.9

A story about puzzling events that are not solved until the end is known as what genre?

• Humor

• Mystery

• Drama

• Poetry

Which genre is written to make readers laugh?

• Fantasy

• Traditional literature

• Humor

• Drama

What genre includes cultural and historical stories, usually with a message, moral, or value?

• Traditional literature

• Biography

• Science fiction

• Poetry

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which genre provides factual information?

• Autobiography

• Informational

• Fantasy

• Drama

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

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CCSS.RI.6.5

The story of a real person's life is known as what genre?

• Biography

• Science fiction

• Mystery

• Fantasy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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CCSS.RI.9-10.10

A real person's life story written by that person is called what?

• Biography

• Autobiography

• Informational

• Historical fiction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which genre is written to inspire feelings or create imagery?

• Drama

• Poetry

• Humor

• Mystery

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