Reading Academic Vocabulary Practice Test

Which term describes a certain type of literature (for example, fiction or fantasy)?

Genre Plot Theme Legend

Correct Answer:

Genre

Explanation:

In literature, genre is the broad category that groups works by shared conventions, such as style, setting, and purpose. Saying fiction or fantasy points to the genre, not to the specific events or ideas inside the story. The plot is the sequence of events, the theme is the underlying message, and a legend is a traditional folk tale. So the term that best describes a type of literature like fiction or fantasy is genre. For example, Harry Potter is in the fantasy genre.

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