Deck 4: Realistic Fiction : Literature Reflecting Life

Question 1

Realistic fiction has been a dominant genre for at least four decades.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Realistic fiction must be probable; but it does not need to be plausible.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Contemporary fiction for young adults includes only what is typical or normal.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Genres are fluid.

Question 5

As adolescents are developing and beginning to think abstractly, many of their thoughts are about other people rather than themselves.

Question 6

The Schneider Family Book Award is a helpful resource for selecting realistic fiction involving disabilities.

Question 7

Romances are always written from a girl's perspective.

Question 8

An Anticipation Guide is a pre-reading strategy that includes opinion-based statements.

Question 9

Urban or street fiction is also called "hip hop lit."

Question 10

When evaluating GLBTQ stories, the foremost aspects are authenticity and inclusiveness.

Question 11

What kinds of events occur in realistic fiction?

A) Supernatural events
B) Magic events
C) Inconsistent events
D) Plausible events

Question 12

According to Marc Aronson, why is realistic fiction for young adults real?

A) It is typical and normal
B) Settles
C) Tells the truth
D) It borders on fantasy

Question 13

What is the value of realistic fiction for young adults?

A) It reflects typical aspects of life for young adults.
B) It allows teens to become spectators of events beyond their own lives.
C) Both A and B.
D) It shields young adults from unpleasant experiences.

Question 14

In realistic adventure and survival stories, what happens to the protagonist?

A) He or she does not experience internal struggles.
B) He or she always faces a challenge from the environment or from another person.
C) He or she focuses on action rather than aspects of personal growth and self-discovery.
D) He or she focuses on personal growth and self discovery.

Question 15

What are two basic elements of a romance novel suggested by the Romance Writers of America?

A) A central love story and optimistic ending
B) Intimate relationships and a central love story
C) Balancing romance with other relationships and an optimistic ending
D) Love and marriage

Question 16

Why is Green's An Abundance of Katherines a unique love story?

A) It combines romance with science and folklore
B) It Includes mathematical formulas
C) It is a mystery story
D) It combines romance with science fiction

Question 17

The pre-reading strategy of viewing book covers is labeled __________.

A) An anticipation guide
B) A scenario
C) Predicting
D) Reflecting

Question 18

When are pre-reading strategies especially helpful?

A) When students read novels that include characteristics such as mature themes
B) When students read novels that include characteristics such as cultures that are dissimilar to their own
C) Both A and B
D) When students are not paying attention

Question 19

In which of the following groups is a surge in readership occurring?

A) Asian Americans
B) Hispanic Americans
C) African Americans
D) Native Americans

Question 20

What's the best way to help students experience literature about a wide range of cultures?

A) Add a large selection of diverse literature
B) Include journal prompts that include a critical perspective
C) Lecture about each culture
D) Read about cultures primarily on holidays such as Cinco de Mayo.