Literary Genres
What genre typically features imaginary worlds, fantastical creatures, and magic?
Fantasy
What is the definition of "onomatopoeia"?
The formation of words that imitate natural sounds
What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?
To end a declarative sentence.
Giving human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.
Personification
What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?
It means to initiate or start a conversation in a social setting.
In this genre, stories are based on real events, people, and places, often presented in a narrative style.
Non-fiction
Give an antonym for "courageous."
Cowardly, timid, etc..
What does an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence indicate?
Strong emotion or emphasis.
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." Example: "Life is a journey."
Metaphor
What does the idiom "kick the bucket" mean?
To die or to pass away.
In this genre, stories often involve elements of the supernatural, ghosts, and otherworldly beings.
Horror
Give the antonym for "generous."
Stingy, greedy, selfish, etc..
Identify the correct use of "its" and "it's" in the following sentence: "The dog chased ____ tail."
Its
The time and place where the story occurs, including the physical environment and the historical period.
Setting
What does the idiom, "Under the weather," mean?
Feeling unwell or not in good health.
Stories in this genre often involve elements of crime, mystery, and detective work.
Mystery
What is the synonym for "exquisite"?
Beautiful, lovely, elegant, etc...
What is the subject of a sentence?
The person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.
What is the difference between simile and metaphor?
A simile directly compares two things using "like" or "as," while a metaphor implies a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another.
If someone "spills the beans," what are they doing?
They are revealing a secret or disclosing confidential information.
This genre is known for its focus on the future, technology, and speculative ideas.
Science Fiction
Provide a synonym for "arduous."
Difficult, taxing, hard, etc..
What is an adjective?
A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
This literary device is used to hint at future events or outcomes in a story?
If someone says "the ball is in your court," what are they suggesting?
They are indicating that it is the other person's turn to make a decision or take action.
This genre often explores the complexities of human relationships, emotions, and experiences.
Drama
Define the word "facetious."
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
When should you use an apostrophe in a word?
To show possession or to contract words.
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." Is an example of which literary device?
Hyperbole
What does it mean if someone "throws in the towel"?
It means they give up or surrender, usually after facing difficulties or challenges.
What genre is characterized by its rhythmic and expressive language, often with a focus on imagery and emotion?
Poetry
Provide a definition for the word "tenacious."
Holding firmly; persistent
When should you use a capital letter?
At the beginning of a sentence, for names, and for the pronoun "I."
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words or stressed syllables. Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Alliteration
If someone says they are "on cloud nine," what are they saying?
They are feeling extremely happy or euphoric.
What genre features stories set in the American Old West, often focusing on cowboys, outlaws, and frontier life?
Western
What does the word "ubiquitous" mean?
Present everywhere.
What is the purpose of quotation marks in a sentence?
To indicate dialogue or to show that a word is being used in a special way.
This literary device involves the use of words or phrases that appeal to the senses, creating mental images for the reader?
Imagery
What does it mean to “cry over spilled milk”?
Don't worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.