U4: Other Literary Genres

Question 1

characterized by lengthy dialogues, identifiable characters, and
fast-paced plots

Answer 1

Genre Fiction

Question 2

focuses more on emotions

Answer 2

Genre Fiction

Question 3

Its main
purpose is to evoke the readers’ feelings since the writer’s main goal is to entertain the
reader.

Answer 3

Genre Fiction

Question 4

A book does not necessarily have to belong to one specific genre; it can
belong to different genres

Answer 4

multi-genre

Question 5

This genre focuses on action and adventure as its central themes.

Answer 5

Adventure

Question 6

Most of the time, the
conflict for this genre is the man vs. nature conflict.

Answer 6

Adventure

Question 7

In this genre, the plot, setting, and theme showcase magic

Answer 7

Fantasy

Question 8

the characters may include
mythological and neo-mythological beings

Answer 8

Fantasy

Question 9

set in a significant or a recognizable point in history

Answer 9

Historical

Question 10

the dialogues, setting, plot, etc. are fictional

Answer 10

Historical

Question 11

Most
historical fiction has political undertones.

Answer 11

Historical

Question 12

This genre triggers the reader’s fear.

Answer 12

Horror

Question 13

the writer creates an atmosphere of dread
throughout the whole or most of the story

Answer 13

Horror

Question 14

The strategy of the author ranges from the
supernatural to psychological.

Answer 14

Horror

Question 15

This genre involves elements, such as a crime, which remain unsolved until the end of the
narration.

Answer 15

Mystery or Detective

Question 16

involves elements such as a character who
struggles to solve the mystery, good characterization, and motivation to solve a mystery or
crime

Answer 16

Mystery or Detective

Question 17

focuses on the love between a man and a woman

Answer 17

Romance

Question 18

has two main elements: a
central love story and an emotionally satisfying optimistic ending

Answer 18

Romance

Question 19

Most works of this genre of popular fiction are told from the point of view of the female protagonist.

Answer 19

Romance

Question 20

This genre involves science and technology as the basis of its conflict, setting, or plot.

Answer 20

Science Fiction

Question 21

takes place in the future and features robots, chemicals, or evolution

Answer 21

Science Fiction

Question 22

written for readers from twelve to seventeen years old

Answer 22

Young Adult

Question 23

Most of the
books in this genre involve characters who are in the said age range.

Answer 23

Young Adult