Genres of Writing

Which type of writing puts a strong focus on the author's personal feelings and experiences?

• Biography/Autobiography

• Personal Narratives

• True Narratives

• Testimonies

How do personal narratives differ from other writing forms?

• They focus on fictional characters and plots.

• They deeply explore personal experiences.

• They offer objective analysis of history.

• They analyze events in great detail.

Which genre gives firsthand accounts of real events or personal journeys?

• Biography/Autobiography

• Personal Narratives

• Blogs

• Testimonies

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True narratives prioritize:

• fiction and fantasy

• entertainment and drama

• accuracy and truthfulness

• exaggeration and embellishment

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Reflection essays often explore:

• It gives a detailed analysis of historical events.

•   It describes thrilling travel experiences.

• It dives into personal thoughts and self-analysis.

• It presents scientific experiments and discoveries.

What makes literary journalism/reportage unique?

• It weaves imaginative tales with facts.

• It's all about objectivity and accuracy.

• It predicts future trends and scenarios.

• It dramatizes events for effect.

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Stories that could have actually occurred to people or animals in a believable setting. These stories resemble real life, and fictional characters within these stories react similarly to real people.

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Informational

Stories that are made up and include ideas that could not happen in real life, often involving magical or supernatural elements, such as talking animals.

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Biography/Autobiography/Memoir

Which genre of writing is primarily focused on factual information and aims to educate the reader?

• A) Fiction

• B) Non-fiction

• C) Poetry

• D) Drama

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What is the main characteristic of the mystery genre?

• A) It involves solving a crime or uncovering secrets.

• B) It focuses on futuristic technology and space exploration.

• C) It is centered around romantic relationships.

• D) It explores historical events and figures.