Genres

What is the purpose of a biography?

• To provide an account of a person's life written by someone else.

• To analyze a person's character traits and behaviors.

• To summarize the major events of a person's life in a timeline format.

• To critique a person's achievements and failures.

What is the significance of categorizing literature into genres?

• It helps readers understand the content, style, and purpose of the text.

• It allows authors to express their creativity without limitations.

• It makes literature more difficult to analyze and interpret.

• It ensures that all literature is written in a similar style.

What genre focuses on realistic characters and events, often set in contemporary times?

• Fantasy

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

What are the two main categories into which texts and books are categorized?

• Fiction and Nonfiction

• Poetry and Prose

• Biography and Autobiography

• Science and History

What genre includes texts that provide factual information?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

• Poetry

• Drama

What type of literature includes myths, legends, and folktales?

• Traditional Literature

• Modern Fiction

• Scientific Literature

• Historical Documents

What are made-up stories that have been retold over many years?

• Folk Tales

• Traditional Literature

• Modern Fiction

• Historical Narratives

What type of fiction incorporates elements of science and technology?

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Romance

What genre often explores futuristic concepts and advanced technology?

• Fantasy

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery

What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

• Fiction is based on real events, while nonfiction is made-up.

• Fiction is a genre of literature, while nonfiction is not.

• Fiction is made-up, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

• Fiction and nonfiction are the same thing.