Exploring Literary Genres

This video tutorial introduces a quiz on literary genres, providing descriptions of various genres such as science fiction, realistic fiction, folktales, non-fiction, historical fiction, mystery, fantasy, biography, and poetry. It then presents a series of questions where viewers must identify the genre of given story descriptions or titles.

What type of story is set in the future and often includes advanced technology and outer space?

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

Which genre includes fairy tales, folktales, legends, and myths?

• Traditional Literature

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Non-fiction

What genre is a fictional story based on real people and events from history?

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which genre uses figurative language and imagery to communicate thoughts and emotions, and is written in stanzas?

• Fantasy

• Biography

• Poetry

• Drama

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What type of story is intended to be acted out, with actors portraying characters' thoughts and emotions through actions and dialogue?

• Science Fiction

• Poetry

• Drama

• Mystery

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

Five Boy Scouts get lost in the woods and must rely on their courage and training to survive. What genre is this?

• Poetry

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Action Adventure

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

John, a 14-year-old boy, faces challenges taking care of his family during the Revolutionary War. What genre is this?

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Historical Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Captain Smith must destroy a huge asteroid to save his planet. What genre is this?

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

Noah faces an inner conflict as he enters high school because he has a younger brother with autism. What genre is this?

• Mystery

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Poetry

A story about a dystopian society where the government controls everything and people can teleport. What genre is this?

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Biography

• Mystery