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WorksheetsLiterary Genres of the Bible
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Identify the genre of the following:
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
Apocalypse
Foundational Story
Psalm
Proverb
Identify the genre of the following:
The family tree of Jesus
Genealogy
Prayers and Laments
Psalm
Foundational Story
Identify the genre of the following:
Daniel's vision of the end times
Gospel
Narrative
Psalm
Apocalypse
Identify the genre of the following:
"Those who pursue us are at our heels; we are weary and find no rest."
Proverb
Narrative
Prayers and Laments
Prophecy
What are the parts of a plotline?
Lawsuit, Woe, Promise
Metaphor, Simile, Repetition, Synonym
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Legal Code, Narrative, Genre, Annals
What do we discover through a biblical character study?
The traits that develop a person's character.
How to get to heaven.
The rules we are supposed to follow.
The way of love.
In the following quotation from the psalms, identify which literary tool (simile, metaphor, repetition, or synonym) is being used.
"Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights above."
metaphor
simile
repetition
synonym
In the following quotation from the psalms, identify which literary tool (simile, metaphor, repetition, or synonym) is being used.
"He is like a tree planted by streams of water."
simile
metaphor
repetition
synonym
In the following quotation from the psalms, identify which literary tool (simile, metaphor, repetition, or synonym) is being used.
"May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame."
simile
metaphor
repetition
synonym
In the following quotation from the psalms, identify which literary tool (simile, metaphor, repetition, or synonym) is being used.
"The Lord is my shepherd."
simile
metaphor
repetition
synonym
Into which two parts can the Book of Isaiah be divided?
Before and after
Promise and future
Law and order
Judgement and hope
What are the three parts of prophetic literature?
lawsuit, woe, promise
gospel, epistle, apocalypse
simile, metaphor, analogy
exposition, climax, resolution
How is Isaiah's use of symbolism helpful?
It makes God's message more memorable and meaningful to us.
It shows us what is literally true.
It intentionally makes the message more difficult to understand.
It doesn't help at all.
What methods did Jeremiah use to communicate God's message?
Simile, metaphor, and repetition
Psalms, prayers, and plans
Poetry, prose, and prophecy
Symbolism, songs, and sin
What had just happened to God's people prior to many of Ezekiel's prophecies?
Jerusalem had just been destroyed.
They wrestled with God for a blessing.
They were raptured to heaven.
A world-wide flood drowned them all.
What did God desire of his people?
God wanted to get rid of them.
God wanted to be separate from them.
God wanted them to be perfect.
God wanted them to know Him.
What are lamentations?
They are poems written between two lovers.
They are lawsuits making the case that God is not just.
They are poetic complaints laid in an honest manner before God.
They are songs of joy proclaiming how awesome God is.
Which is NOT a characteristic of the Proverbs?
How to die with great wealth
Moral character that honors God
How to succeed in human relationships
Cause-and-effect reasoning
What is a world view?
The overall perspective from which one sees the world.
The perfect way to understand the world.
The way satellites take picture of earth.
The way astronauts in orbit see out the windows.
Name the four Gospels.
Timothy, Peter, James, and Jude
John, Paul, George, and Ringo
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy
How are the four Gospels alike?
They are all written for the same audience.
They are all the same length.
They all tell the story of Jesus.
They all have the same author.
What was the purpose of Paul's travels in the book of Acts?
To become a famous preacher.
To collect souvenirs from every country.
To collect money from the churches across Europe and Asia.
To get to know people in different places and to tell them about Jesus.
What is an epistle?
An epistle is a formal, written letter or correspondence.
An epistle gives a prophetic message.
An epistle is an orange flavored frozen treat.
An epistle is one of the founding fathers of the church.
Fill in the blank:
Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly _______ children.
spoiled
rotten
treasured
loved
Fill in the blank:
Walk in the _________________ , just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
way of perfection
power of love
middle of the street
way of love
