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WorksheetsLiterary Genres
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 2hrs 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
the story of one's life told by oneself
a)
informational writing
b)
persuasive writing
c)
autobiography
d)
biography
2.
the story of one's life told by another
a)
biography
b)
autobiography
c)
persuasive writing
d)
informational writing
3.
writing that is meant to be acted on a stage (a play)
a)
poetry
b)
drama
c)
folklore
d)
fiction
4.
Stories that come from the author's imagination
a)
nonfiction
b)
fiction
c)
poetry
d)
folklore
5.
Text the uses rhythm and will sometimes rhyme.
a)
Fiction
b)
Literary nonfiction
c)
Poetry
6.
A kind or category of literature
a)
fiction
b)
type
c)
genre
d)
nonfiction
7.
Verse with imagery that creates emotional responses; varies from rules of prose
a)
prose
b)
poetry
c)
fantasy
d)
historical fiction
8.
Informational text using true facts and information
a)
nonfiction
b)
fiction
c)
biography
d)
historical fiction
9.
A text that gives facts about the solar system
a)
Biography
b)
Science Fiction
c)
Informational
d)
Mystery
10.
The Wall: Growing up behind the Iron Curtain by Peter Sis: In his most personal work to date, Peter Sis offers a brilliant graphic memoir, taking readers on an extraordinary journey as he recalls his youth growing up in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, when his country was on the Communist side of the Iron Curtain.
What genre?
a)
biography
b)
narrative
c)
autobiography
d)
informational
11.
"Xbox 360 Operations Manual" by Microsoft: Explains how to operate the Xbox 360 and includes a trouble shooting guide
What genre?
a)
nonfiction
b)
persuasive
c)
informational
d)
drama
12.
A book written about Michael Jordan's life where Michael Jordan is NOT the author is considered a/an...
a)
Auto-Biography
b)
Biography
c)
Historical Fiction
d)
Realistic Fiction
13.
What are My Rights?: 95 Questions and Answers About Teens and the Law by Thomas A. Jacobs: Teenagers have many questions about the law, but often they don't know where to turn for answers. This book makes it easy to explore 95 legal questions that pertain specifically to them.
What genre?
a)
narrative
b)
nonfiction
c)
persuasive text
d)
informational text
14.
Love is in the Air by Edwin Lowville
In this play a pair of brothers embark on the bold mission to win the hearts of twin princesses. The princesses catch on to the brothers� plans and switch roles throughout the play. Confusion ensues. Tensions rise as the princess have the brothers jailed, until they realize that the brothers have won their hearts and they get married.
\What genre?
a)
persausive
b)
drama
c)
historical fiction
d)
fantasy
15.
I know the text is a biography because it -
a)
has a script with roles.
b)
is about a real person's life.
16.
In drama, the lines that a character speaks is called ____________.
a)
dialogue
b)
words
17.
Captions, headings, and table of contents are all _________________ text features.
a)
fiction
b)
poem
c)
nonfiction
18.
A story that is meant to be performed for an audience by that person
a)
Memoir
b)
Mystery
c)
Drama/Play
d)
Fantasy
19.
A piece of writing in verse form in which words are used to show images and express feelings; Sometimes rhymes
a)
Informational
b)
Poetry
c)
Memoir
d)
Science Fiction
20.
Intermediate Math Problems for Students by M. Colwell
This workbook text explains how to perform basic mathematical operations, like double-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It also explains fractions and decimals.
This workbook text explains how to perform basic mathematical operations, like double-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It also explains fractions and decimals.
a)
Informational text
b)
Biography
c)
Fable
d)
Tall tale
21.
Which would be the correct definition of poetry?
a)
Verses written to create thoughts and feelings in the reader. Often it has rhythm to it.
b)
A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.
c)
A story written about someone's life. The author is not in the story.
d)
A story that usually has animals as main characters and a lesson is taught.
22.
Informational writing is...
a)
the type of writing that teaches you about a certain topic
b)
they type of writing written in verses to create thoughts and feelings in the reader
c)
the type of writing that has made up characters but could really happen
d)
the type of writing that has a puzzling even that is not solved until the end of the story
23.
Her perfume smelled like flowers and vanilla.
Is an example of what:
Is an example of what:
a)
Alliteration
b)
Metaphor
c)
Imagery / Sensory Language
24.
And there the sun burns crimson bright,
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight.
Is an example of what:
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight.
Is an example of what:
a)
Rhyme
b)
Meter
25.
When the sentence breaks and goes to the ext line, usually to keep the rhythm of the poem.
This is called:
This is called:
a)
Stanza
b)
Line Break
c)
Line
d)
Meter
26.
A group of words in a poem written together and separated by a skipped line. (The paragraphs of poetry)
This is called:
This is called:
a)
Stanzas
b)
Line Break
c)
Line
d)
Meter
27.
The basic rhythmic structure of a poem.
This is called:
This is called:
a)
Meter
b)
Rhyme
28.
Which of the following can be found within a script?
a)
Acts and scenes
b)
Dialogue
c)
Setting description
d)
All of the above
29.
Scene
a)
a major division of a play, like parts of a book.
b)
information given in dialogue or at the beginning that explains to the performers and audience how the play should be performed.
c)
a minor division of the play, like chapters.
d)
list of people who perform in the play-includes descriptions and motivations.
30.
Act
a)
a major division of a play, like parts of a book.
b)
a minor division of the play, like chapters.
c)
information given in dialogue or at the beginning that explains to the performers and audience how the play should be performed.
d)
list of people who perform in the play-includes descriptions and motivations.
31.
Stage direction
a)
a major division of a play, like parts of a book.
b)
a minor division of the play, like chapters.
c)
list of people who perform in the play-includes descriptions and motivations.
d)
information given in dialogue or at the beginning that explains to the performers and audience how the play should be performed.
32.
Cast of Characters
a)
list of people who perform in the play-includes descriptions and motivations.
b)
information given in dialogue or at the beginning that explains to the performers and audience how the play should be performed.
c)
a character who has the opposite characteristics of the protagonist in order to highlight their good qualities.
d)
a speech made by one character that tells information to the audience.
33.
The problem, or struggle that the characters face is...
a)
The exposition
b)
The conclusion
c)
The conflict
d)
The setting
34.
How are drama and other forms of literature similar?
a)
They contain the same structure and point-of-view.
b)
They contain characters, plot, setting, themes, conflict and literary devices.
c)
They contain a cast of characters and dialogue.
d)
They are published in a newspaper format.
35.
This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.
a)
Glossary
b)
Index
c)
Table of contents
d)
Caption
36.
This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
37.
What text feature gives the
definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
38.
This feature is usually found at the top of a page and explains what the paragraph is about?
a)
Table of contents
b)
Diagram
c)
Index
d)
subheading
39.
This is an example of ____________ text feature?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Diagram
40.
This feature is used to show
one or more locations/ geographical regions.
a)
Glossary
b)
Maps
c)
Captions
d)
None of the above
41.
What is the arrow pointing to?
a)
Heading
b)
Picture
c)
Caption
d)
Bold Word
42.
What is the difference between an index and a glossary?
a)
There is no difference
b)
A glossary shows what page a word can be found on. The index tells the definition of the word.
c)
The glossary shows a picture with a caption.
d)
The glossary shows the meaning of a word and the index shows what page to find a word on.
43.
This
is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Chart/Graph
d)
Caption
44.
What is the purpose of these subheadings?
a)
To help the
reader understand
the author’s opinion
b)
To help the
reader visualize the
information
c)
To help the
reader find the main
ideas in each
section
d)
To help the
reader place events
in order
45.
a)
PHOTOGRAPH
b)
ILLUSTRATION
c)
CAMERA
d)
MAP
46.
a)
HEADING
b)
SUBHEADING
c)
CAPTION
d)
LABEL
47.
Which is Nonfiction?
a)
Autobiography
b)
Biography
c)
Both
d)
Neither
48.
Auto means ...
a)
Life
b)
Read
c)
Self
d)
Write
49.
Bio means ...
a)
Life
b)
Read
c)
Self
d)
Write
50.
Graph means ...
a)
Life
b)
Read
c)
Self
d)
Write
51.
Personal Narrative is a type of ...
a)
Autobiography
b)
Biography
c)
Both
d)
Neither
52.
I, me, my, we, us are examples of what point of view?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
53.
He, she, his, her, they, them are examples of what point of view?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
54.
Covers a part of a person's life rather than all of it
a)
Autobiography
b)
Biography
c)
Memoir
d)
Personal Narrative
55.
Short essay that details with a single subject or event
a)
Autobiography
b)
Biography
c)
Memoir
d)
Personal Narrative
56.
What is non-fiction?
a)
The author writes about actual persons, places and events.
b)
The writer make up their own facts.
c)
The writer may also include characters to tell a story.
d)
The write tries tries to tell a lesson through analogy.
57.
What are examples non-fiction genres?
a)
Poetry and short stories
b)
Newspaper articles and biographies
c)
Science fiction and mystery
d)
Romance and historical fiction
58.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
Sequence of events
b)
The plan or groundwork of the story
c)
A series of events
d)
All of the above
59.
The emotional atmosphere of a story and the voice of the narrator are the ________________.
a)
Feelings/Thoughts
b)
Beginning/End
c)
Mood/Tone
d)
Action/Reaction
60.
What is point of view?
a)
The way a story expresses the view about life and how people behave
b)
The way a story makes you feel or think
c)
The turning point in the story
d)
The perspective from which the story is being presented
61.
What literary device uses hints or clues to suggest what will happen next?
a)
Irony
b)
Suspense
c)
Flashback
d)
Foreshadowing
62.
What literary device makes the reader curious about what will happen next?
a)
Symbolism
b)
Irony
c)
Suspense
d)
Flashback
63.
When an author interrupts the chronological sequence of a story by inserting past events.
a)
flashback
b)
foreshadowing
c)
flashshadowing
d)
foreback
64.
What is divided into chapters?
a)
Poetry
b)
Drama
c)
Story
65.
Far away from here, following the Jade River, there was once a black mountain that cut into the sky like a jagged piece of rough material. The villagers called it Fruitless Mountain because nothing grew on it and birds and animals did not rest there.
This is an example of:
a)
Poetry
b)
Story
c)
Drama
66.
It would be great
If I could skate
A figure eight
But my poor legs just won't keep straight
This is an example of:
a)
Story
b)
Poetry
c)
Drama
67.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
68.
In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
69.
In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
70.
Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do notget to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
a)
problem & solution
b)
order & sequence
c)
compare & contrast
d)
cause & effect
71.
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
72.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
73.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
74.
A question that is not expected to be answered verbally but rather to persuade active thinking and listening, or reinforce a point being made is called what?
a)
Emphasis question
b)
Rhetorical question
c)
Understatement
d)
Deduction
75.
A very brief story, told to illustrate a point or serve as an example of something, is an example of what?
a)
Bias
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Anecdote
d)
Antithesis
76.
What is the purpose of a persuasive research essay?
a)
Convince reader of your claim.
b)
Prove a research theory.
c)
Write a good story.
77.
The act or process of forming reasons, drawing conclusions, and applying them to a case in discussion...
a)
Argumentation
b)
Refutation
c)
Persuasion
d)
Pro Argument
78.
With this type of purpose, the author tries to convince the reader of something
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Explain
79.
If the author is giving facts in a nonfiction book, the purpose is:
a)
Explain
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Persuade
80.
A text that included steps for making a recipe would be which of the following purposes?
a)
Explain
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Persaude
81.
If an author wrote a piece and focused on pizza's smell, taste, and touch (focusing on the senses), the most likely purpose would be:
a)
Describe
b)
Entertain
c)
Persuade
d)
Inform
82.
When the author has a story that follows a story structure (characters, setting, and plot), the most likely purpose is:
a)
Explain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
d)
Entertain
83.
After reading the text below, determine the author's purpose: On Monday, August 21st, there will be a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse is when the moon completely covers the sun. Nashville is in the path of totality, and will experience darkness when the occurs.
a)
Persuade
b)
Entertain
c)
Inform
d)
Explain
84.
After reading the text below, determine the author's purpose 1. First, mix together 1/3 cup warm water, 1/2 cup Elmer's glue, and Kool-Aid or food coloring.
2. Next, stir thoroughly with craft stick; set aside.
3. Then, mix together 3/4 cup warm water and 2 teaspoons Borax. 4. Last, remove glob from bowl and work in your hands for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Next, stir thoroughly with craft stick; set aside.
3. Then, mix together 3/4 cup warm water and 2 teaspoons Borax. 4. Last, remove glob from bowl and work in your hands for 2 to 3 minutes.
a)
Peruade
b)
Inform
c)
Explain
d)
Entertain
85.
Kids should definitely have homework every night! Homework is amazing! It helps you learn whatever skill you are working on. Homework can also be fun. We should definitely have homework every single night! The author's purpose is writing this is:
a)
Explain
b)
Entertain
c)
Inform
d)
Persuade
86.
The apple pie was fresh out of the oven. The cinnamon smell danced in my nose. The crust was flaky and tasted like butter. The apples were still slightly crunchy and tasted like heaven! When I touched the crust, it almost burnt me because it was so hot! The author's purpose for the above passage is:
a)
Describe
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
d)
Entertain
87.
Kiki loved her fidget spinner! She took is everywhere with her-to school, the playground, and even to her grandma's house. One day, when Kiki was at her grandma's house, she found out that her fidget spinner was magic. When she spun it around, she could make a wish and it would come true. Her first wish was to turn her little brother into a frog. When he started croaking, she knew it was magic! The author's purpose above is:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Explain
88.
What is a soliloquy?
a)
a brief remark that the audience can hear but characters cannot
b)
a lengthy speech addressed to the other characters on stage
c)
a lengthy speech in which one character is alone on stage
d)
speech in which a word has a double meaning
89.
What is a monologue?
a)
a lengthy speech in which one character is alone on stage
b)
a brief remark that the audience can hear but characters cannot
c)
speech in which a word has a double meaning
d)
a lengthy speech addressed to the other characters on stage
90.
What is an aside?
a)
a brief remark that the audience can hear but characters cannot
b)
a lengthy speech in which one character is alone on stage
c)
speech in which a word has a double meaning
d)
a lengthy speech addressed to the other characters on stage
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