Book Vocabulary
Banned Books Vocabulary
Myths & Literature
Narrative Tenses
Random
100
This type of book tells the story of a person's real life, written by that person.
autobiography/memoir
100
When a school or library tries to remove a book because someone objects to it, they do this to the book.
challenge a book
100
A traditional story explaining natural events or teaching a lesson is called this.
a myth
100
Complete the sentence: When I arrived at the library, it ______ (close).
had closed
100
What is this called?
200
A book with a stiff, solid cover is called this.
hardback
200
The practice of limiting or controlling what people can read or access.
censorship
200
Groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the night sky are called these.
Constellations
200
Complete the sentence: While the students ______ (read) quietly, the teacher announced the surprise quiz.
were reading
200
Percy Jackson had been adapted into 3 different forms of media, what are they?
1. graphic novel
2. movie
3. tv show
300
This kind of book tells a true story using facts rather than imagination.
non-fiction
300
To remove or black out parts of a document before publication.
redact
300
According to Greek mythology, the dragon that guarded the golden apples gave its name to this northern constellation.
Draco
300
Correct the mistake: "While I read the novel, my phone rang."
While I was reading the novel, my phone rang.
300
The Hunger Games is an example of this genre.
science fiction
400
A book that sells an unusually high number of copies is known as this.
bestseller
400
This adjective describes a book that has officially been removed from schools or libraries.
banned
400
This hero completed the famous Twelve Labors.
Hercules
400
Which action happened first?
By the time the publisher released the paperback edition, critics had already come under fire for their reviews.
The critics came under fire first.
400
What is the difference between a graphic novel and a comic book?
A graphic novel is usually a longer illustrated story with a complete/complex plot.
500
This company or person prepares and sells books to the public.
publisher
500
Complete the sentence: Many authors decided to ______ the new law and continue publishing their books.
defy
500
The Greek goddess of these three things: wisdom, strategy in war, and crafts.
Athena
500
Complete the sentence: "The author ______ (write)for years before her novel finally ______ (become) a bestseller."
had been writing / became
500
Sherlock Holmes stories belong to this genre.
crime novels