21ST CENTURY LITERARY GENRES LONG QUIZ
Name: _________________________________________________________ Score: ________________________
Gr. & Sec. _____________________________________________________ Date: ________________________
I. TRUE OR FALSE (1-5)
Directions: Read the statements below carefully. Write True if the statement is correct, and False
if it is incorrect.
1. The "Illustrated Novel" is a genre where 50% or more of the narrative is told without words.
2. "Textula" is a form of fiction that combines text messages and chat conversations in its
narrative style.
3. "Hyper-Poetry" utilizes hyperlinks to enhance the reader's experience.
4. "Chick Lit" focuses on addressing the issues of modern womanhood humorously and light-
heartedly.
5. The "Speculative Fiction" genre stays strictly within realistic and everyday scenarios.
II. IDENTIFICATION (6-10)
Directions: Identify the correct answer for each item by selecting from the given choices.
Flash Fiction
6. This genre is characterized by very short stories, typically under
Manga
1500 words.
Blog
7. A genre of fiction that incorporates doodle drawings within its
Hyper-Poetry
narrative.
Graphic Novel
8. A triple-media form of literature requiring the reader to engage in
Doodle Fiction
reading, viewing, and navigation.
Digi-Fiction
9. A genre originating in Japan that is primarily in comic book format.
Illustrated Novel
10. This genre blends the English word "text" and the Filipino word for
Speculative Fiction
poetry, 'tula.'
Textula
Text-Talk-Novel
III. MULTIPLE CHOICE (11-20)
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
11. Which genre utilizes digital communication styles such as text messages and chat
conversations?
A. Hyper-Poetry
B. Text-Talk-Novel
C. Digi-Fiction
D. Blog
12. In which genre is a significant portion of the narrative told through images?
A. Graphic Novel
B. Doodle Fiction
C. Flash Fiction
D. Blog
13. What is a defining characteristic of 21st-century literature?
A. It adheres strictly to traditional writing rules.
B. It focuses exclusively on historical events.
C. It often breaks traditional writing conventions and reflects technological culture.
D. It is only written by authors born after the year 2000.
14. Which genre allows the reader to explore poetry through links and digital interactivity?
A. Flash Fiction
B. Hyper-Poetry
C. Textula
D. Speculative Fiction
15. What is an example of "Chick Lit"?
A. A novel that focuses on the political struggles of a fictional society.
B. A humorous story that explores the life of a modern woman.
C. A sci-fi narrative involving time travel.
D. A blog written in a formal academic style.
16. Which genre involves interactive experiences that combine written, visual, and navigational
elements?
A. Digi-Fiction
B. Hyper-Poetry
C. Blog
D. Speculative Fiction
17. "Speculative Fiction" often includes which of the following?
A. Realistic, everyday scenarios
B. Supernatural or futuristic elements
C. Traditional literary structures
D. Non-fictional narratives
18. What makes "Blog" a unique literary genre?
A. It is strictly limited to printed books.
B. It consists of humorous short stories about animals.
C. It consists of regularly updated posts on a website.
D. It is written by multiple authors at once.
19. "Manga" is distinct from other genres due to its origin in:
A. Japan
B. The Philippines
C. The United States
D. South Korea
20. "Digi-Fiction" requires which of the following media?
A. Written text only
B. Comic strips and poetry
C. Reading, viewing, and navigation
D. Video games and movies
IV. MATCHING TYPE (21-30)
Directions: Match the terms in Column A with the correct description in Column B by writing the
corresponding letter on the blank.
Column A Column B
21. Textula A. A short literary piece usually under 1500 words.
22. Flash Fiction B. Extended narrative where images tell 50% of the story.
23. Illustrated Novel C. Filipino genre blending text and poetry.
24. Graphic Novel D. A narrative in comic book format.
25. Chick Lit E. Online webpage with regularly updated posts.
26. Hyper-Poetry F. Triple media literature involving text, images, and navigation.
27. Blog G. Japanese-originated comic book literature.
28. Digi-Fiction H. Fiction addressing modern womanhood humorously.
29. Manga I. Fiction with futuristic or supernatural themes.
30. Speculative Fiction J. Poetry that uses hyperlinks for interactivity.
**Answer Key:**
**True or False:**
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
**Identification:**
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. C
**Multiple Choice:**
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. B
18. C
19. A
20. C
**Matching Type:**
21. C
22. A
23. B
24. D
25. H
26. J
27. E
28. F
29. G
30. I
