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WorksheetsIntro. to Lit and Genres
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 4mins
Literature is any form of human expression whether oral, written or graphic.
True
False
A goal of literature is to be bias towards the literature of other countries.
True
False
A text is anything you can gather information and understanding from.
True
False
Texts are fluid because they can have more than one meaning.
True
False
A genre is a group to which a literary text is assigned.
True
False
There are two main genres of literature.
True
False
Prose deals with continuous structured writing.
True
False
Prose can be subdivided.
True
False
Deals with real events, people and places.
Fiction
Nonfiction
Conflict is an element of the prose genre.
True
False
Plot refers to:
The issue or problem in the story.
The time and place a story takes place.
All the events that happen in the story.
The people or animals who take part in a story.
Poetry is a genre of literature that deals with the expression of deep thoughts and feeling.
True
False
An Elegy is a subcategory of the poetry genre.
True
False
Poetry has several elements specific to the genre which include:
plot, characters, conflict and setting
stage directions, dialogue, acts and scenes
rhyme, rhythm and meter
Drama is when words and actions are presented on stage.
True
False
Fiction texts are:
Lyrics, songs and Epics
Fairytales, fables and Legends
Autobiographies, Essays and Dictionaries
Biographies, Periodicals and Haiku's
What are the three A's of Literature:
Approach, Appeal and Analyze
Access, Acclimatize and Amaze
Appreciate, Analyze and Apply
What text form do billboards, posters and flyers belong to?
Written
Graphic
Oral
What text form do essays, scripts and novels belong to?
Oral
Graphic
Written
What text form do speeches, debates and radio broadcast belong to?
Graphic
Written
Oral
