21st Century Literature Quiz

What defines 21st-century literature?

• Written before the 19th century

• Created within the last decade and reflects a technological culture

• Written exclusively in the English language

• Only written by Western authors

A 21st-century reader is typically characterized by their ability to:

• Read only physical books

• Understand and interpret digital formats

• Avoid using technology in learning

• Only navigate through textbooks

Which of the following is an example of a major literary genre?

• Manga

• Flash Fiction

• Poetry

• Hyperpoetry

What is an illustrated novel?

• A novel that contains only text

• A novel with 50% of the narrative presented without words

• A novel that uses photographs only

• A novel written in comic format

What are the three media combined in Digi-Fiction?

• Book, magazine, and TV show

• Movie, radio, and website

• Book, movie/video, and internet website

• Video game, website, and blog

Which term refers to narrative work in a comic book format?

• Flash Fiction

• Doodle Fiction

• Manga

• Graphic Novel

What does the Japanese term "Manga" refer to in the English-speaking world?

• All comic books and graphic novels originally published in Japan

• Only children's comics

• Short stories about Japanese folklore

• Written in poetic form

Which genre features stories told in dialogue simulating social network exchanges?

• Doodle Fiction

• Text-Talk Novel

• Hyperpoetry

• Creative Nonfiction

What is the focus of Chick Literature (Chick Lit)?

• Sci-fi and space exploration

• Issues of modern womanhood, often humorously and lightheartedly

• Philosophical discussions

• Exploration of supernatural themes

What is Flash Fiction?

• Fiction with an extremely brief word count, usually under 1,000 words

• Fiction told through multimedia formats

• Fiction focused on fast-paced action

• Fiction about time travel