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Comparing Text in Similar Genre (HS)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

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1.

Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 1:

The story has features not seen in this world, such as magic, time travel, strange settings and fantastic characters

a)

mystery

b)

myth

c)

fantasy

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 2:

The word "genre" means...

a)

a kind or type

b)

a genius

c)

an idea

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 3:

Stories that take place in a certain time and place in the past.

a)

historical fiction

b)

realistic fiction

c)

fantasy

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 4:

True story of a real person’s life from the past or present written by that person.

a)

autobiography

b)

realistic fiction

c)

biography

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 5:

Star Wars Movie/Novel is an example of what genre?

a)

informational

b)

science fiction

c)

realistic fiction

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 6:

You are reading about characteristics of rainforests...Fiction or Non-Fiction?

a)

Non-Fiction

b)

Fiction

c)

Neither Non-Fiction or Fiction

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 7:

A crime is committed. In finding the criminal, a detective must unravel a web of clues before pinning down the suspect.

a)

mystery

b)

realistic fiction-adventure

c)

fantasy

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 8:

If Helen Keller wrote about her life, it would be a/an ...

a)

Autobiography

b)

Biography

c)

Both Neither

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 9:

A type of text that provides facts about many different topics. They are meant to “inform” the reader.

a)

Persuasive Writing

b)

Informational Text

c)

Biography

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Genre films also continue to be popular because they have deep roots in our society. Genre films give a narrative voice or gate for us to explore our fears, hopes, interest or desires.


Question 10:

Which of the following statements exemplify this?

a)

Western explore what it means to be "American"

b)

The film industry needs successful genres in order to operate a billion dollar industry.

c)

Both Neither

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


"Romantic-comedy films are structured around characters in love as they couple, break up, and reconnect. They fall in love, then must overcome obstacles to their relationship but finally are reunited."


Question 11:

This is an example of what convention?

a)

Themes

b)

Story Formula

c)

Presentation/Iconic Imagery

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 12:

What convention does this definition describe: "Many genres feature elements of cinematic language (symbols, sound, visuals, camera use etc.) that communicate tone and atmosphere that viewers associate with those genres more than others."

a)

Setting

b)

Presentation/iconic imagery

c)

Themes

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 13:

Which of the following are examples of the genre convention "theme"?

a)

The phrases "rags to riches", "crime does not play" and "absolute power corrupts absolutely" are common in the gangster film genre.

b)

Any given genre naturally emerges not because Hollywood thinks it will sell, but because it gives narrative voice to something essential to our culture

c)

Movies in the action genre often shoot combat from many different angles to allow for a fast paced editing style that represents the action from a constantly shifting perspective to increase the experience of the characters fighting onscreen.

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Question 14:

True or False: Any source that you use in your writing, however small or long, must be indicated in your text with citations.

a)

True

b)

False

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Lesson-31: Comparing Texts in Similar Genres


Fried Banana


Ingredients: Some good bananas, Wheat flour, Some water, a little salt and sugar, Cooking oil.


Steps:

Peel the bananas, cut in half length-ways. Mix wheat flour with water, salt, and sugar. Roll the bananas in the mixture. Put the bananas into the hot oil until they turn golden brown. Drain the fried bananas and serve.


Question 15:

What is the writer's purpose in writing the text?

a)

To describe fried bananas

b)

To show that the writer like fried bananas

c)

To tell the readers how to make fried bananas