Multiple Genres

a literary work in which major characters have extraordinary experiences which often involve danger, suspense, travel, and animals

a selection that mostly involves light humor

Identify the genre of the following text: 'Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a dragon who loved to read books.'

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

• Historical Fiction

Which of the following is a characteristic of the mystery genre?

• Focus on futuristic technology

• Involves solving a crime or uncovering secrets

• Set in a magical world

• Centers around a romantic relationship

What is the primary purpose of a biography?

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To provide factual information about a person's life

• To explore futuristic concepts

• To create suspense and thrill

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• The car was as fast as lightning.

• He is a shining star in his class.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

In literature, what does the term 'protagonist' refer to?

• The main character in a story

• The villain in a story

• The setting of a story

• The theme of a story

Which of the following is a feature of the science fiction genre?

• Exploration of magical realms

• Focus on scientific advancements and futuristic settings

• Emphasis on historical events

• Concentration on romantic relationships

What is the effect of using first-person narration in a story?

• It provides an objective view of all characters.

• It allows readers to see the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.

• It creates a sense of distance from the characters.

• It limits the perspective to only one character's actions.

Which of the following best describes the theme of a story?

• The time and place where the story occurs

• The central message or insight into life revealed by the story

• The sequence of events in the story

• The struggle between opposing forces