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WorksheetsLiterature GENRES QUIZ
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 21mins
It is written work that deals with man and his experiences expressed in artistic, imaginative, creative, and meaningful languages
literature
nature
prose
Below are the purposes of literature except one.
to understand the state of the nation
to spark empathy and understanding
to explore what it is to be human
It is a type of fiction that takes the reader back to a particular time period usually, the main character is not based on a real person
history
historical fiction
realistic fiction
TRUE OR FALSE: Harry Potter novels are examples of science fiction.
true
false
maybe
A type of fantasy that uses science and technology like time travel, outer space, or robots.
Science Fiction
Biography
Historical Fiction
Informational Text
A fictional story that takes place during a particular time period in history.
Action and Adventure
Biography
Mystery
Historical Fiction
The story of a real person's life written by another person.
interview
autobiography
biography
diary
True story of a real person’s life from the past or present written by that person.
interview
autobiography
biography
diary
Another term play, or can also be a serious story.
comedy
tragedy
satire
drama
Texts and books are categorized into these two main categories
Fiction and Nonfiction
Biography and Poetry
Historical Fiction and Informational
Fiction and Realistic Fiction
The Hard Way Out by Terry Vaughn
In this novel, Brian is struggling. After losing both of his parents in a tragic car accident, Brian is living at his Aunt's house and sharing a room with his cousin. Basketball is his only escape. But after getting benched for low progress report grades, Brian's world shatters. Does he have it in him to improve his grades? Will Brian come to peace with his emotions? Can anyone help him?
Non-Fiction
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Newton's Law by Morton Mallon
After a life of studying the nano-transportation sciences, Professor Melton stumbles upon a major breakthrough. On April 20th, 2042, Melton discovers a way to transport particles at light-speed across fixed distances. Now he can teleport from one location to another. But Professor Melton soon discovers that there is no such thing as a free lunch. He learns that the body ages relative to the distance travelled, not just the time. This means that a teleporting body ages very rapidly. Can Melton solve this problem before his time is up?
SCIENCE FICTION
HISTORICAL FICTION
REALISTIC FICTION
NON-FICTION
Intermediate Math Problems for Students by M. Colwell
This workbook explains how to perform basic mathematical operations, like double-digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It also explains fractions and decimals.
HISTORICAL FICTION
REALISTIC FICTION
INFORMATIONAL WRITING
PERSUASIVE WRITING
"If a Tree Falls" adapted by Stan Tanner
This is the very short story of a buck. The buck was admiring his horns in the water's reflection and feeling bad about his skinny legs. Then a hunter tries to kill him. As the buck tries to escape, his big horns get stuck in some tree branches, but his skinny legs manage to pull him free. The moral is that what is truly valuable is often unappreciated.
POETRY
NON-FICTION
FABLE
TALL TALE
The Tinfoil Key by Rob Burnside
When young Ian Bradley accidently switches suitcases with an intergalactic space explorer, he ends up going on the trip of a lifetime. Now that he's left holding the bag, Ian must deliver it to the light scientists on Gamma Outpost 9 in time. Every life form in the galaxy is unknowingly depending on the success of Ian's efforts.
FANTASY
BIOGRAPHY
FABLE
TALL TALE
Seeing More, Being More by Fletch Carpenter
"Dr." Fletch gives readers a dose of hard medicine. He believes that most people cause their own problems. Fletch teaches readers to solve problems such as bullying, insecurity, and relationship troubles. He does this with a three-step strategy: letting go of ego, seeing the "real" reality, and finding a role. Some readers find Carpenter's ideas to be refreshing. Others find them to be offensive.
INFORMATIONAL
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
BIOGRAPHY
DRAMA
Bronze Star by Irwin Keene
World War II has been hard for Mama Conner. While her husband and three sons have been away at war, Mama Conner has had to fend for herself. She keeps the house together, raises money, and provides for Baby Maple. The mood in town suddenly darkens when her neighbor Betsy loses one of her loved ones in battle. At Mama Conner's ladies club, several upstanding ladies of the town are on edge. They heard a garbled news report announcing that a man from their town was lost in battle. But the man's name went unheard and the women are left to speculate. This novel ends in a surprising twist.
FABLE
FOLKLORE
HISTORICAL FICTION
REALISTIC FICTION
"Rapunzel" adapted by Craig Hooper
Once upon a time a young girl named Rapunzel was running an errand for her mother. An evil witch kidnaps Rapunzel and imprisons her in the tower of a castle. After years in the tower, Rapunzel grew long, beautiful hair. Having seen nobody but the evil witch her whole life, Rapunzel is very lonely. One day a prince wanders by and climbs up her hair. The witch doesn't like this and action ensues. Eventually the prince and Rapunzel live happily every after.
NON-FICTION
FABLE
TALL TALE
FAIRYTALE
