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Literary Genres

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a lyric poem of serious reflection, usually a lament for the dead

a)

A. Ode

b)

B. Elegy

c)

C. Sonnet

d)

D. Ballad

2.

It is an elaborately structured lyric poem praising or glorifying an event or individual, describing nature intellectually as well as emotionally.

a)

A. Ode

b)

B. Elegy

c)

C. Sonnet

d)

D. Ballad

3.

a sacred song or hymn

a)

A. Ode

b)

B. Elegy

c)

C. Psalm

d)

D. Ballad

4.

a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically in iambic pentameter

a)

A. Epic

b)

B. Metrical Tale

c)

C. Sonnet

d)

D. Dramatic Monologue

5.

It is a poetic form or a poem that presents the speech or conversation of a person in a dramatic manner.

a)

A. Epic

b)

B. Metrical Tale

c)

C. Sonnet

d)

D. Dramatic Monologue

6.

Poem that tells a story. It is a type of poetry or verse which was basically used in dance songs in ancient France.

a)

A. Epic

b)

B. Metrical Tale

c)

C. Ballad

d)

D. Narrative

7.

The poem tells a story in verse form and depicts the adventures of romantic poetry.

a)

A. Epic

b)

B. Psalm

c)

C. Metrical Romance

d)

D. Metrical Tale

8.

is a lengthy narrative poem, ordinarily involving a time beyond living memory in which occurred the extraordinary doings of the extraordinary men and women

a)

A. Epic

b)

B. Metrical Tale

c)

C. Sonnet

d)

D. Ballad

9.

is a piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting and focuses on a self-contained incident or series of linked incidents

a)

A. Novel

b)

B. Myth

c)

C. Short Stories

d)

D. Parable

10.

A story that typically describes the actions of gods and goddesses

a)

A. Novel

b)

B. Myth

c)

C. Legend

d)

D. Parable

11.

Traditionally, a ________ is a narrative that focuses on a historically or geographically specific figure, and describes his exploits.

a)

A. Novel

b)

B. Myth

c)

C. Legend

d)

D. Parable

12.

a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, particularly religious

a)

A. Fable

b)

B. Novel

c)

C. Fairytale

d)

D. Parable

13.

a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

a)

A. Fable

b)

B. Novel

c)

C. Fairytale

d)

D. Parable

14.

an account of someone's life written by someone else.

a)

A. Biography

b)

B. Autobiography

c)

C. Essay

d)

D. Diary

15.

an account of someone's life written by that person.

a)

A. Biography

b)

B. Autobiography

c)

C. Essay

d)

D. Diary

16.

a short piece of writing with a particular purpose about a subject

a)

A. News

b)

B. Autobiography

c)

C. Essay

d)

D. Diary

17.

is a record with discrete entries arranged by date reporting on what has happened over the course of a day or other period

a)

A. News

b)

B. Autobiography

c)

C. Essay

d)

D. Diary

18.

is a literary genre and a type of dramatic work that is amusing and satirical in its tone.

a)

A. Tragedy

b)

B. Melodrama

c)

C. Tragic Comedy

d)

D. Comedy

19.

Satire, farce, and slapstick are examples of this drama.

a)

A. Tragedy

b)

B. Melodrama

c)

C. Tragic Comedy

d)

D. Comedy

20.

Murders, death, insanity and pain are the common ideas of this type of drama.

a)

A. Tragedy

b)

B. Melodrama

c)

C. Tragic Comedy

d)

D. Comedy

21.

It is a special type of play that sometimes starts tragically but ends happily.

a)

A. Tragedy

b)

B. Melodrama

c)

C. Tragic Comedy

d)

D. Comedy

22.

It is a kind of drama in which everything is hyperbolized. Its main theme is to awaken the audience through emotions

a)

A. Tragedy

b)

B. Melodrama

c)

C. Tragic Comedy

d)

D. Comedy