Exploring Literary Genres

The video tutorial discusses various literary genres, dividing them into fiction and non-fiction categories. Fiction genres include fantasy, fairy tales, folk tales, tall tales, fables, realistic fiction, science fiction, historical fiction, and mysteries. Non-fiction genres cover informational texts, biographies, and autobiographies. The video also explores poetry, highlighting its unique features. Each genre is explained with examples and characteristics, providing a comprehensive overview of literary genres.

What are the three main categories of genres in literature?

• Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry

• Biography, Autobiography, Fable

• Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery

• Historical, Realistic, Informational

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Which genre involves magical powers and often includes mythical beings?

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

What is a common characteristic of fairy tales?

• Based on true events

• Set in the future

• Involves scientific theories

• Magic is used to solve problems

Which genre includes stories passed down through generations with a message?

• Mysteries

• Tall Tales

• Fables

• Folk Tales

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What is the purpose of fables?

• To solve a mystery

• To provide factual information

• To entertain with exaggerated stories

• To teach a lesson

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Which genre involves stories that could happen in modern times?

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

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What is a common setting for science fiction stories?

• Medieval times

• Modern cities

• Space or different worlds

• Historical events

What type of genre is a biography?

• A story set in the future

• A story with magical elements

• A true story about a person's life

• A fictional story about a person's life

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Who writes an autobiography?

• A fictional character

• The person the story is about

• A historian

• A journalist

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What is a common feature of poetry?

• It is always written in prose

• It uses descriptive language and figures of speech

• It is always long

• It always rhymes

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