Literary Genres

Which of the following is a characteristic of realistic fiction?

• It includes magical creatures and spells.

• It takes place in a futuristic society with advanced technology.

• It tells a story that could happen in real life.

• It is based on historical events but with completely fictional characters.

Which of the following is a characteristic of poetry?

• It is always written in complete sentences.

• It often has rhythm, rhyme, or figurative language.

• It must tell a fictional story.

• It only contains facts and information.

Which type of nonfiction provides true facts about a topic, such as animals, history, or science?

• Biography

• Informational Text

• Autobiography

• Poetry

A story about a person’s life written by that person is called a(n):

• Biography

• Historical Fiction

• Autobiography

• Informational Text

Which of the following is a key feature of a memoir?

• It focuses on a specific event or period in the author’s life.

• It tells a completely fictional story.

• It includes magical creatures.

• It must be written in rhyme.

Which of the following is NOT an example of nonfiction?

• A book explaining how volcanoes erupt

• A newspaper article about a recent event

• A fairy tale about a talking wolf

• A memoir written by a famous athlete

Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who won two Nobel Prizes for her work in radioactivity. She dedicated her life to research and made discoveries that changed medicine forever. What genre does this passage best represent?

I grew up in a small town, surrounded by towering pine trees and winding rivers. My childhood was filled with adventure, but nothing compared to the day I met my best friend, Charlie, who would change my life forever. What genre does this passage best represent?

A young girl discovers she has magical powers when she accidentally turns her brother into a frog. She must go on a quest to find the legendary wizard who can reverse the spell. What genre does this passage best represent?

The year is 3025, and humans now live on Mars. Scientists have created machines that allow people to communicate telepathically, but something goes wrong, and the technology starts controlling their minds. What genre does this passage best represent?