Search Header Logo
Functions of Literary and Non-Literary Texts

Functions of Literary and Non-Literary Texts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Education, Literature

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the differences between literary and non-literary texts. Literary texts aim to narrate fictional worlds and provoke reflection, with genres like narrative and drama. Examples include stories, fables, and legends. Non-literary texts, on the other hand, aim to inform, persuade, or instruct about reality, with examples such as posters, news articles, and recipes.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of literary texts?

To narrate a fictional world and provoke reflection

To inform about real-world events

To persuade the audience

To provide instructions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a function of literary texts?

Reflection

Drama

Narrative

Instruction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a literary text?

A poster

A news article

A fable

A recipe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of non-literary texts?

To reflect on personal experiences

To entertain with drama

To inform, persuade, or instruct about reality

To narrate fictional stories

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an example of a non-literary text?

A news article

A legend

A recipe

A poster

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?