Genre Quiz

What is a genre?

• A category or type of literature, art, music, etc., characterized by specific features and conventions.

• A category or type of only literature characterized by specific features and conventions.

• A category such as fiction, non-fiction, horror, mystery, science-fiction, historical fiction etc.

• A category or type of literature that has a specific character.

Literary works that are made up and not based on real events are called

Literary works that are based on real events, facts and information are called

What are examples of non-ficton texts?

• Biographies

• Essays

• News articles

• Novellas

• Short Stories

What elements are seen in the MYSTERY genre?

• suspenseful plot

• solving a puzzle or crime

• outcome is clear from the start

• outcome is not clear from the start

• evokes fear with supernatural elements

What are the elements of the FANTASY genre?

• magical or supernatural

• things that are not possible/do not exist in the real world

• imaginary creatures and worlds

• supposed to evoke fear and suspense

• lots of futuristic technology

How are Fantasy and Science-Fiction different?

• Fantasy has impossible, magical creatures while Science fiction has technological advancements

• Science fiction is about the future while Fantasy can be about anything

• Both have mythical creatures like dragons and magical elements

• Both are about the future worlds

This genre explores __________ or ___________ elements based on science and technology

What are the elements of HISTORICAL FICTION?

• the setting is specific historical periods

• incorporates real events, settings or figures

• uses historical facts to determine what the future will be like

• newspapers, articles from a specific historical period

What are the elements of the HORROR genre?

• designed to evoke fear or suspense in the audience

• featuring supernatural elements/ monsters

• terrifying situations

• the characters must solve the mystery

• focused on travelling to other magical worlds and discovering horror