Literary Genres QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of different literary genres with this quiz game! by Cambridge College 1 What is a Graphic Novel? a A genre of speculative fiction set in a fictional universe. b A form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language. c A long narrative, normally in prose. d A book made up of comics content, typically bound in longer and more durable formats than familiar comic magazines. 2 What is a Fairy Tale? a A magical and imaginary tale, often featuring folkloric characters such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, giants, and others. b A form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language. c A genre of speculative fiction set in a fictional universe. d A long narrative, normally in prose. 3 What is a Myth? a A magical and imaginary tale. b A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, typically involving gods or supernatural beings. c A long narrative, normally in prose. d A brief work of literature, usually written in narrative prose. 4 What is a Novel? a A long narrative, normally in prose, which describes fictional characters and events, usually in the form of a sequential story. b A publication that consists of comic art. c A form of literature written by a playwright. d A short story, typically with animals as characters. 5 What is a Play? a A long narrative, normally in prose. b A book made up of comics content. c A short story, typically with animals as characters. d A form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance. 6 What is Poetry? a A tale or legend originating and traditional among a people or folk. b A brief work of literature, usually written in narrative prose. c A genre of speculative fiction set in a fictional universe. d A form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning. 7 What is a Comic Book? a A long narrative in prose. b A short story, typically with animals as characters. c A publication that consists of comic art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. d A form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language. 8 What is a Fable? a A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral. b A form of literature written by a playwright. c A book made up of comics content. d A magical and imaginary tale, often featuring folkloric characters. 9 What is Fantasy? a A genre of speculative fiction set in a fictional universe, often inspired by real world myth and folklore. b A brief work of literature, usually written in narrative prose. c A long narrative, normally in prose. d A tale or legend originating and traditional among a people or folk. 10 What is a Folk Tale? a A publication that consists of comic art. b A form of literature written by a playwright. c A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people. d A tale or legend originating and traditional among a people or folk, especially one forming part of the oral tradition of the common people.
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