8th-Text Genres - Review 2nd Semester

During a class discussion, BRYAN and ESTEFANI are talking about different types of stories. BRYAN mentions a story that is short and teaches a lesson. What type of story is BRYAN describing?

• A long novel with many characters

• A short story that teaches a lesson

• A poem about nature

• A historical document

During a class discussion, CESAR and MATHEUS are talking about fables. CESAR asks, "In fables, who or what usually acts like people?" What is the correct answer?

• Machines

• Animals or nature

• Aliens

• Historical figures

After reading a fable together in class, ANDRE and BEATRYZ noticed something special at the end of the story. What is usually found at the end of a fable?

• A moral — a message that gives advice or shows what is right or wrong.

• A list of characters in the story.

• A map of the story's setting.

• A glossary of difficult words used in the story.

Read the passage below and answer the question: CESAR & PEDROLUCAS: CESAR was feeling unwell after playing soccer. When PEDROLUCAS passed by, CESAR asked, “Please bring me some water. Then I’ll have strength to get some food.” “Food?” said PEDROLUCAS. “You mean me! If I bring you water, you’ll just ask for more!” A liar’s intentions are easy to spot.

• CESAR pediu água ao PEDROLUCAS.

• PEDROLUCAS deu comida ao CESAR.

ANDRE pediu água à CRISTINA porque:

• queria enganá-la para devorá-la.

• estava realmente com sede.

• queria fazer amizade com ela.

• precisava lavar as patas.

MICAEL and GABRIELA are discussing different types of writing in their literature class. MICAEL asks, "What is a short story?"

• A short story is a brief narrative that revolves around a single conflict, with few characters, and takes place in a limited setting and time.

• A short story is a lengthy novel with multiple subplots and numerous characters.

• A short story is a collection of poems written by different authors.

• A short story is a factual report about real-life events and statistics.

During a literature class, CRISTINA and JOAO are discussing famous authors of short stories. They look at the image shown. Who is one of the famous authors of short stories shown in the image?

• A) Robert Louis Stevenson

• B) Charles Dickens

• C) H. P. Lovecraft

• D) Edgar Allan Poe

• E) Charles Perrault

During a literature class, JOAO and BEATRYZ are discussing famous authors. They come across the image below and wonder: Which author in the image is known for writing 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?

• A) Robert Louis Stevenson

• B) Charles Dickens

• C) H. P. Lovecraft

• D) Edgar Allan Poe

• E) Charles Perrault

During a literature class, ANDRE and MARIANE are discussing famous authors. Looking at the image, which author is ANDRE referring to when he mentions someone known for horror and detective stories, such as 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?

• Robert Louis Stevenson

• Charles Dickens

• H. P. Lovecraft

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Charles Perrault

During a literature class, ANDRE and YASMIM are discussing famous authors. ANDRE asks YASMIM which author in the image is known for his contributions to the genre of science fiction and horror, such as 'The Call of Cthulhu'. Who is it?

• Robert Louis Stevenson

• Charles Dickens

• H. P. Lovecraft

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Charles Perrault