Understanding Fiction Genres and Subgenres

The video tutorial explores the concept of genres in literature, focusing on mainstream fiction. It covers five main genres: romance, horror, thriller and suspense, science fiction and fantasy, and mystery and crime. Each genre is explained with its subgenres, providing a comprehensive understanding of how to categorize a story. The video also offers additional resources and information on giveaways.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Analyzing literary fiction

• Discussing poetry and drama

• Understanding mainstream fiction genres

• Exploring non-fiction genres

What is the main characteristic of genre fiction?

• It is not accepted as literature

• It focuses on complex language

• It is character-driven

• It is plot-driven

What is the difference between a genre and a subgenre?

• A genre is a subcategory of a subgenre

• There is no difference

• A genre is a main category, and a subgenre is a subcategory

• A subgenre is a main category

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main genres of mainstream fiction?

• Romance

• Science Fiction and Fantasy

• Biography

• Horror

What defines a romance novel?

• A story with supernatural elements

• A story focused on crime

• A story where characters fall in love

• A story with a tragic ending

Which subgenre of romance involves humorous romantic adventures?

• Paranormal romance

• Chicklit

• Christian romance

• Historical romance

What is the primary emotion elicited by horror fiction?

• Fear

• Excitement

• Confusion

• Joy

Which subgenre of horror involves the abduction of a child?

• Zombie tales

• Comic horror

• Dark Fantasy

• Child in Peril

What is a key feature of thriller or suspense novels?

• They are character-driven

• They focus on historical events

• They use excitement and suspense

• They are always set in the future

Which subgenre of thriller involves a race against the clock?

• Action thriller

• Psychological thriller

• Technological thriller

• Romantic thriller