Deck 8: Contemporary Realistic Fiction

Question 1

_______ books of narrative fiction, of any genre, contain the same characters in varying situations across many different books.

A) Detective
B) Serial
C) Chapter
D) Series

Answer 1

Series

Question 2

An example of new realism that shocked adults when it came out is:

A) Little Women.
B) Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
C) Rollo's Tour in Europe.
D) Nancy Drew.

Answer 2

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Question 3

Characters in CRF should be believable and not:

A) different from the reader.
B) the same as the reader.
C) authentic and average.
D) stereotypical and exaggerated.

Answer 3

stereotypical and exaggerated.

Question 4

Contemporary realistic fiction can put readers in touch with their ________ lives.

A) own
B) parents'
C) grandparents'
D) ancestors'

Question 5

Margaret Wild's Harry and Hopper, illustrated by Freya Blackwood, presents a challenging topic:

A) anatomical changes at puberty.
B) a grandfather's funeral.
C) the first day at a new school.
D) the death of a pet.

Question 6

Girls began to appear regularly in nontraditional roles after the:

A) 1900s.
B) 1930s.
C) 1960s.
D) 1990s.

Question 7

A common theme for children and adolescents is:

A) school.
B) growing up.
C) love.
D) junk food.

Question 8

The Red Pencil is an example of a contemporary realistic fiction novel in which format?

A) Graphic novel
B) Picture storybook
C) Novel in verse
D) Series book

Question 9

CRF books allow readers to ___ other people's lives for a period of time.

A) experience
B) ignore
C) praise
D) reject

Question 10

An important component of style in CRF is ________.

A) setting
B) dialogue
C) theme
D) characterization

Question 11

Over time, contemporary realistic fiction can become historical fiction.

Question 12

Realistic fiction can include impossible events and story lines.

Question 13

Contemporary realistic fiction reflects many of the problems that our society is concerned with today.

Question 14

Sports stories should focus on the sport action and how characters use the sport in their lives.

Question 15

Contemporary realistic fiction challenges readers to think about today's societal issues.

Question 16

Quality contemporary realistic fiction includes a strong moral or life lesson.

Question 17

Most contemporary realistic fiction includes coming-of-age stories.

Question 18

Series books are generally of poor quality.

Question 19

Authors of contemporary realistic fiction have largely neglected protagonists with special needs.

Question 20

Engaging with varied contemporary realistic fiction is an effective way to develop understanding and tolerance.

Question 21

In your own words, define contemporary realistic fiction.

Question 22

How did contemporary realistic fiction change across the twentieth century?

Question 23

What are the distinguishing characteristics of chapter books? Series books? Novels in verse? Graphic novels?

Question 24

What are some types and the distinguishing characteristics of these types of contemporary realistic fiction popular with young readers?

Question 25

What are some popular themes in contemporary realistic fiction and why are they important to young readers and adolescents?

Question 26

How would you evaluate the quality of a contemporary realistic fiction book?

Question 27

Contemporary realistic fiction has been described as both a window and a mirror into readers' lives. Explain this metaphor and how you see it applied in your own life.

Question 28

Explain how contemporary realistic fiction is a strong supplement to multicultural and global education.