Literary Genres and Elements Quiz

Which literary genre is characterized by rhythm, sound, imagery, and form, and its main purpose is to express feelings, thoughts, and ideas?

• Myth

• Poetry

• Fable

• Drama

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What type of poetry focuses on expressing feelings rather than telling a story?

• Narrative poetry

• Lyrical poetry

• Dramatic poetry

• Epic poetry

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which literary form applies a natural flow of speech and grammatical structures, mainly consisting of complete sentences arranged logically in paragraph form?

• Poetry

• Prose

• Drama

• Essay

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An archetype is a character that:

• Fits a specific stereotype

• Is universally recognized and repeated across cultures and time periods

• Is unique to a particular literary work

• Is a mythological creature

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the term “literary elements” refer to in literature?

• Specific identifiable characteristics of a whole text

• Literary devices used by authors

• Common themes across different genres

• Historical context of literary works

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which genre of folklore attempts to explain occurrences in the natural world, usually in terms of the supernatural?

• Myth

• Fable

• Legend

• Epic

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

In Philippine literature, what is the term for a short, humorous narrative that often imparts a moral lesson?

• Epistle

• Parable

• Maikling Kuwento

• Alamat

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which literary approach focuses on analyzing the social, cultural, and historical context of a literary work?

• Formalism

• Structuralism

• New Criticism

• Historical criticism

What is the primary purpose of dramatic poetry?

• To entertain through humor

• To express personal emotions

• To tell a story through dialogue and action

• To explore philosophical themes

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Which literary structure is commonly used in narrative fiction and refers to the order in which events are presented?

• Chronology

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Stream of consciousness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10