Genre Passages

PASSAGE 1: What is the most likely genre of this passage?

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

Answer explanation

This passage is science fiction because it includes elements like space travel, futuristic technology, and extraterrestrial contact. These are common features of stories that explore how science and technology might affect the future

PASSAGE 1: The author's use of futuristic elements such as a "life support system" and "gravity boots" primarily serves to build which aspect of the story?

• The protagonist's character

• The conflict

• The setting

• The theme

Answer explanation

These details tell us where and when the story takes place. The author uses this advanced, imaginary technology to build a futuristic world, which is a key part of the setting in science fiction.

PASSAGE 1: The focus on a journey to a new solar system is an example of which literary element?

• • Characterization

• • Foreshadowing

• • Plot

• • Irony

Answer explanation

The events of the story, including the journey and the discovery of a signal, are all part of the plot.

PASSAGE 2: What is the most likely genre of this passage?

• • Mystery

• • Fantasy

• • Informational Text

• • Historical Fiction

Answer explanation

This passage is historical fiction. We know this because the story is set in a specific time from the past (1888) and a real place (the Kansas prairie). Even though the characters and events are made up, they take place during a real historical period.

PASSAGE 2: The author includes specific details like the year "1888" and the location of "the Kansas prairie" to establish what literary element?

• • Character

• • Plot

• • Setting

• • Tone

Answer explanation

The specific year (1888) and real location (the Kansas prairie) are clues that establish the setting of the story.

PASSAGE 3: What is the genre of this passage?

• • Drama

• • Nonfiction

• • Poetry

• • Realistic Fiction

Answer explanation

This passage is poetry. It is not written in full sentences or paragraphs. Instead, it is arranged into short lines and stanzas to express a feeling or idea, which is a key characteristic of poetry.

PASSAGE 3: Which of the following best describes why this passage is considered a poem?

• • It tells a detailed story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

• • It is arranged in stanzas and uses figurative language to express a theme or emotion.

• • It is a factual account of a historical event.

• • It is meant to be performed on a stage.