Around the House 1 Quiz

Which of the following is a literary genre that tells the story of a real person's life?

• Biography

• Poem

• Novel

• Fairy tale

Which literary genre is best described as a story that often includes magical creatures and events?

• Tall tale

• Fairy tale

• Poem

• Biography

A "tall tale" is most likely to include which of the following elements?

• Realistic events only

• Factual information about a person’s life

• Exaggerated and unbelievable events

• Rhyming verses

Which genre would you choose if you wanted to read a long, fictional story with developed characters and plot?

• Poem

• Novel

• Biography

• Tall tale

If you are reading a piece of writing that uses rhythm and sometimes rhyme to express feelings or ideas, what genre are you reading?

• Fairy tale

• Poem

• Novel

• Biography

What is a characteristic of a tall tale?

• The hero can do things that average people cannot do.

• The story is always based on true events.

• The hero is always an animal.

• The details are always realistic.

What does it mean to exaggerate?

• To make something seem bigger or more important than it really is.

• To tell the exact truth.

• To ignore details in a story.

• To write a story in another language.

What is a tall tale?

• A story that is true and factual.

• A story that is passed down through generations and always stays the same.

• A story that is exaggerated and often used for entertainment.

• A story that is only about animals.

Who was Paul Bunyan?

• A famous American president.

• A famous American lumberjack in tall tales.

• A famous American scientist.

• A famous American artist.

What does a lumberjack do?

• Builds houses.

• Cooks food.

• Cuts down trees.

• Drives trains.