Unit Four - Genre Fiction Flashcards

1
Q

to search for something
blindly

A

grope

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2
Q

very hungry

A

famished

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3
Q

tiresome because
of dullness and length

A

tedious

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3
Q

the state of
being dejected or distressed

A

wretchedness

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3
Q

a prediction

A

boding

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4
Q

A book does not necessarily have to belong to one specific genre; it can belong to different genres

A

multi-genre

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5
Q

characterized by lengthy dialogues, identifiable
characters, and fast-paced plot

A

Genre Fiction

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6
Q

evokes the readers’ feelings

A

Genre Fiction

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7
Q

focuses on entertaining the reader

A

Genre Fiction

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8
Q

focuses on action as its main themes

A

Adventure

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9
Q

the usual conflict for this genre is man vs. nature

A

Adventure

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10
Q

the plot, setting, and theme showcase magic

A

Fantasy

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11
Q

characters may include mythological/neo-mythological
being

A

Fantasy

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12
Q

set in a significant or a recognizable point in history

A

Historical

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13
Q

usually has political undertone

A

Historical

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13
Q

the dialogues, setting, plot, etc. are fictional

A

Historical

14
Q

some characters may be historical figures

A

Historical

15
Q

triggers the reader’s fear

A

Horror

16
Q

has an atmosphere of dread throughout the story

A

Horror

17
Q

Involves mysteries/crimes that remain unsolved until
conclusion

A

Mystery or Detective

18
Q

author strategies range from the supernatural to
psychological

A

Horror

19
Q

focuses on romantic love

A

Romance

20
Q

most are told in the point of view of the female protagonist

A

Romance

21
Q

involves science and technology as the basis of its element

A

Science Fiction

22
Q

most take place in the future

A

Science Fiction

23
Q

specifically written for readers twelve to seventeen years old

A

Young Adult

24
Q

involve characters who are in the said age range

A

Young Adult