Literature Genres Quiz

A form of writing that uses rhythm and figurative language to create emotion.

Ordinary writing; not poetry, following normal grammar and sentence structure.

Imaginary stories; made up by the writer.

A lengthy fictional story with many characters and events.

A short fictional narrative that often focuses on one event.

True stories or factual accounts.

A short piece of writing presenting an argument, analysis, or interpretation of a topic.

An account of a person's life written by someone else.

Fictional story with magical elements, usually for children.

A short story using animals to teach a moral or practical truth.

Illustrative story, often religious, teaching a moral or spiritual lesson.

A short fictional work focusing on a single event or idea, often with a few characters

A fictional tale featuring magical elements, typically for children.

A short story, often with animals as characters, conveying a moral lesson.

A story illustrating a moral or spiritual lesson, often religious.

A division in a novel that organizes events and developments, often with setting and point-of-view shifts, and ending with a cliffhanger.

The central idea or message a novel conveys, exploring broader concepts like love, identity, or the human condition.

Techniques used to reveal a character's personality, traits, and motivations, helping readers understand them.

The time and place of a story, including physical location, historical period, cultural context, and mood.

Events in a story are presented in a chronological or sequential order.

A story passed down through generations, often based on historical events with exaggerated elements.

A traditional story that explains natural or social phenomena, often involving gods or supernatural beings.

A narrative or descriptive account of the author's experiences and observations while traveling.

A short story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson.

A parable that teaches compassion and kindness by telling the story of a Samaritan helping a wounded traveler.

It illustrates how small beginnings can lead to great outcomes in faith.

A creation myth explaining the origin of the first man and woman in the Philippines.

A popular myth about a diwata (fairy) who resides in Mount Makiling, known for her beauty and kindness.