Children's Lit Final

A long poem that is romantic or heroic and is often adapted to singing is A. A ballad B. A limerick C. A narrative poem D. A lyric poem

A. A ballad

Of the following types of traditional literature, which one is best suited for older children? A. Myths B. Fables C. Fairy tales D. Cumulative tales

A. Myths

The popularity of traditional literature was hindered by which of the following? A. The Puritan Movement B. Chapbooks C. The Romantic Movement D. The New Realism Movement

A. The Puritan Movement

An important issue related to historical fiction written in the 1940s and 50s is A. These books contain stereotypes and omissions of people of color B. these books are survival stories of historical figures C. these books are poorly written with undeveloped characters D. these books focus on exciting adventures and idealized characters .

A. These books contain stereotypes and omissions of people of color

When evaluating historical fiction , the most significant criterion is A. an authentic time and place for the setting B. plot development and story strength C. interesting themes and characters D. accuracy of the photographs of the main characters

A. an authentic time and place for the setting

Although folktales were created for all ages , folktales are now considered particularly appropriate for A. children aged 3 and up B. children aged 2 to 4 .

A. children aged 3 and up

Locating self in the world refers to books in which children A. engage in a lifelong process of becoming and self - discovery B. develop their permanent sense of self C. explore their relationships with friends and family D. create labels for their identities and place in the world

A. engage in a lifelong process of becoming and self - discovery

The forced journeys portrayed in realistic fiction often involve children who A. face moments of crisis that lead to new understandings and transformation B. engage in adventures in everyday life situations with friends C. realize that only adults can take action to make a difference D. see themselves as not competent to address real problems .

A. face moments of crisis that lead to new understandings and transformation

One type of story that provides an entry to history for children are A. family stories in which grandparents tell about their childhood . B. adventure stories that children find compelling C. Stories of famous heroes in history D. facts about a particular historical time period .

A. family stories in which grandparents tell about their childhood

Short , clipped syllables and sharp , high vowel sounds are indicative of a rhythm that is A. fast B. slow C. tranquil D. rolling

A. fast

To qualify as a survival story , a plot must A. feature a life - threatening situation B. be set in an isolated place C. include a major character's death D. have nature as the antagonist .

A. feature a life - threatening situation

Quest stories can be described as A. having settings far in the future B. having a story conflict between internal and external forces of good and evil C. stories of giants and monsters seeking life in a new land D. adventure - filled stories of survival in unexplored territories

A. having settings far in the future

Animals are frequently characters in books that are realistic but the animals A. play out human roles as people visually portrayed as animals B. live and act within their natural settings but talk with each other C. do not interact with people D. address social issues in their natural habitats .

A. play out human roles as people visually portrayed as animals

Both primary and intermediate - grade children like A. poetry that is narrative , humorous , and about animals and familiar experiences B. poetry that is narrative and includes much figurative language C. free verse and haiku poetry about romance and nature D. poetry that describes nature in original ways

A. poetry that is narrative , humorous , and about animals and familiar experiences

The value of realistic fiction portraying difficult situations for children is : A. providing perspective to deal with complex life situations now or in the future B. providing a happy ending so they believe that everything will work out C. feeling sympathy or pity for children whose lives differ from their own D. feeling gratitude that their lives are not like the characters .

A. providing perspective to deal with complex life situations now or in the future

Historical fiction is characterized by A. realistic , authentic historical settings B. real people in a fantasy setting C. a " made - up " history with a fictional timeline , characters , and setting D. a biography in which real people's names are changed .

A. realistic , authentic historical settings

In the most common form of historical fiction A. secondary characters may be actual historical figures or imaginary characters B. the main characters are actual historical figures C. the social traditions , customs , morals , and values reflect the present time D. the events could not have happened .

A. secondary characters may be actual historical figures or imaginary characters

Plots in traditional literature are A. short and action - packed B. slow to start but quick to end C. rich in cultural detail D. made interesting by the incorporation of one or two subplots .

A. short and action - packed

Historical fiction for children plays an important social role by A. telling stories that are silenced and misrepresented in textbooks B. telling exciting stories of adventure and mystery C. providing a single perspective on historical events D. promoting particular interpretations of the events of history .

A. telling stories that are silenced and misrepresented in textbooks

A dystopia is a science fiction book in which A. the future is depicted as dark and dangerous for the common person B. the future is depicted as a utopia of love and happiness for everyone C. the author focuses on steam - powered machinery in a postapocalyptic future D. the story integrates supernatural beings into the future

A. the future is depicted as dark and dangerous for the common person

Events in realistic fiction novels must be A. problem - driven and contemporary , but not necessarily serious B. believable and possible , but not necessarily probable C. probable and based on actual events , but with fictionalized characters D. controversial , real , and often serious .

B believable and possible , but not necessarily probable

Studies of poetry in elementary school have shown that A. the popularity of poetry with children is increasing significantly B. children today are exposed to a narrow range of poets and poetry C. the most popular children's poets are winners of poetry awards D. teachers and librarians are aware of the best children's poets and their poetry .

B children today are exposed to a narrow range of poets and poetry

Which of the following sets of elements best characterize quest fantasy stories ? A. Heroism , magic , good vs. evil , imaginary worlds , a search , mythical characters B. Heroism , future setting , a theme of wit vs. strength , noble characters , a magic object C. Characters with great strength , the number three , vague settings , symbolism , a search D. Complex situations , medieval setting , flat characters , scientific concepts , a journey

B. Heroism , future setting , a theme of wit vs. strength , noble characters , a magic object

A U.S. book award that honors the most outstanding work of children's historical fiction set in the New World and published in the previous year is the A. Edgar Allan Poe Award B. Scott O'Dell Award C. Laura Ingalls Wilder Award D. Mildred Batchelder Award

B. Scott O'Dell Award

Realistic fiction novels for children need to be written as A. moral lessons to guide children's actions B. believable and possible stories in this world . C. tools for instruction in schools D. real but pessimistic stories of life in this world .

B. believable and possible stories in this world .

Harriet the Spy ushered in a new era in realistic fiction due to A. a plot that was original and not happily ever after B. characters who were complex with faults and strengths C. a more lighthearted and humorous plot D. settings in urban areas , rather than small towns .

B. characters who were complex with faults and strengths

Poetry that is written and printed in a shape that mirrors the subject of the poem is called A. haiku B. concrete poetry C. free verse D. a limerick

B. concrete poetry

Historical fiction can lead to feelings of guilt for past events unless they also provide A. depictions of happy people in difficult times , such as enslavement B. depictions of children and adults who resist injustice and take social action C. happy endings in which all problems are solved , and everyone is happy D. the perspective that the past is over , and the future is bright

B. depictions of children and adults who resist injustice and take social action

Realistic fiction that redefines difference for children view A. difference as a problem to be solved B. difference as a resource within communities C. difference as an individual rather than institutional issue D. difference as a negative consequence of diversity .

B. difference as a resource within communities

A novel set in the ancient city of Pompeii in which a pigeon saves a family from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius by whispering a warning into a child's ear is best classified as A. historical fiction B. fantasy C. traditional literature D. realistic fiction .

B. fantasy

Animal fantasies A. are targeted for children aged 8 and younger and rarely appeal to older children B. feature animals behaving as human beings in that they talk , feel , and reason C. feature animals behaving as animals and retaining all of their natural characteristics D. feature animals that do not have human qualities such as caring and love .

B. feature animals behaving as human beings in that they talk , feel , and reason

Good quality historical fiction stories will A. have limited characterization B. have integral settings of place and time C. exhibit hidden meanings through symbolism D. tell an involved , complex story of conflict between good and evil .

B. have integral settings of place and time

Two types of fantasy especially enjoyed by very young children are A. magical realism and suspense fantasy B. historical fantasy and animal fantasy C. supernatural fantasies and science fiction D. fantasies in which toys and animals come to life .

B. historical fantasy and animal fantasy

Fractured tales are considered to be fantasy because they A. are based on well - known traditional literature B. originated as written literature by a specific author C. are variants of well - known tales from D. around the world are humorous and engage children's interest

B. originated as written literature by a specific author

The strength of realistic fiction for children is A. presenting unusual situations that allow children to escape reality B. presenting familiar situations so children can empathize with characters C. offering improbable worlds for children's reading pleasure D. immersing children into unknown worlds that provide distance

B. presenting familiar situations so children can empathize with characters

Topics in current realistic fiction include A. suspense , dystopia , and adventure B. refugee journeys , challenging injustice , and sense of self and belonging . C. adventure , survival , and quests D. speculative stories , animal stories , and mystery stories

B. refugee journeys , challenging injustice , and sense of self and belonging .

A parable is properly classified as a type of A. fable B. sacred story C. myth D. epic .

B. sacred story

A historical fantasy is a fantasy in which A. the characters move between multiple parallel made - up worlds B. the characters use magic in an historical world or time travel through history . C. the story is scientifically or technologically impossible in the past D. the story is set in the modern world with unusual characters

B. the characters use magic in an historical world or time travel through history .

Settings in traditional literature are A. used to identify the cultural origin and historical era of tales B. unimportant and vaguely described C. almost always rural D. integral to the story .

B. unimportant and vaguely described

The forced journeys found within historical fiction primarily highlight A. family difficulties and refugee journeys B. war , enslavement , and a struggle to survive C. bullying among peers and the desire for adventure D. the development of inner strength and a sense of identity

B. war , enslavement , and a struggle to survive

Historical fictions must be constructed around A. Actual historical figures , imaginary settings , and historical themes B. strong characters , real settings , and made - up events C. Actual historical events , authentic settings , and historical figures D. historical events , fictional characters , and unusual settings

C. Actual historical events , authentic settings , and historical figures

An essential ingredient of poetry is A. a verse of two or more stanzas . B. a sequence of events or a story . C. a concentration of thought or feeling through precise and imaginative words . D. a regular beat or cadence within a consistent pattern of rhyme .

C. a concentration of thought or feeling through precise and imaginative words .

Accuracy of historical detail includes researching and using A. standardized dialogue and speech patterns B. a universal setting C. characters who act within the traditions and norms of their times D. clothing styles , architecture , and foods of that culture , regardless of time period .

C. characters who act within the traditions and norms of their times

Realistic novels about hardship and societal issues must allow for some optimism because A. children need to believe in happy endings B. children need to believe that problems can always be overcome . C. children need to hope that they can challenge and take action in difficult situations D. children need to think that problems and hardships go away over time .

C. children need to hope that they can challenge and take action in difficult situations

Figurative language refers to A. the underlying idea , feeling , or mood of a poem B. words that sound like the real - world sound C. comparing or contrasting one object , idea , or feeling with another D. playing on one or more of the five senses in descriptive language .

C. comparing or contrasting one object , idea , or feeling with another

Characters in traditional literature are typically A. innocent , hard - working , and good - hearted B. complex and described in detail . C. easily identifiable as good or bad D. prone to make remarkable changes within a short time

C. easily identifiable as good or bad

An exaggeration used to highlight reality or point out ridiculousness is called A. assonance B. foreshadowing C. hyperbole D. sense imagery

C. hyperbole

A current trend in fantasy and science fiction is the rising popularity of A. toys that come to life and interact with children B. steampunk with elements of anarchy and rebellion C. imagined worlds based in global mythologies D. ghosts that haunt the daily lives of children .

C. imagined worlds based in global mythologies

Very early historical stories in the 1800s were written A. only for adults B. to ridicule the ruling classes C. in the style of heroic legends D. to promote voting rights for women .

C. in the style of heroic legends

Point of view in historical fiction refers to A. highlighting the dominant perspectives on a particular historical event B. telling a story from a compelling perspective to engage the reader C. integrating multiple experiences and perspectives on a historical event D. promoting an interpretation of history that parallels that of textbooks .

C. integrating multiple experiences and perspectives on a historical event

The well - known poem " The Night Before Christmas " is an example of A. lyric poetry B. specialized poetry C. narrative poetry D. a ballad .

C. narrative poetry

Traditional literature differs from fantasy in that these stories A. are exclusively a product of ancient times B. are largely a product of sixteenth- and seventeenth - century Europe C. originated as oral stories without a specific author D. were written by an author around a specific folklore structure

C. originated as oral stories without a specific author

Realistic fiction is often the target of censors because these books A. contain endings that are unrealistic and are always happy B. protect children from a world that is often difficult and unfair . C. portray the harsh realities of life and controversial social issues D. are outdated and no longer portray contemporary life .

C. portray the harsh realities of life and controversial social issues

The Golden Age of Poetry for Children A. marked a move towards educational uses of poetry in the schools B. produced outstanding poets who provided children with moral lessons through poetry C. produced poems that interpreted life from a child's perspective D. was a period when children of color and girls were commonly included in poems

C. produced poems that interpreted life from a child's perspective

In a realistic fantasy , the story is A. rooted in a fantasy world visited by a real character B. rooted in a specific historical time period with a touch of magic C. rooted in a real world with an unusual character or strange situation D. rooted in a real world in which animals talk with humans .

C. rooted in a real world with an unusual character or strange situation

Problematic aspects of traditional literature include the following A. the violence in the original stories keeps children's interest B. altered versions of the tales omit essential elements of setting C. the most well - known tales often include stereotypes and misrepresentations D. the tales served to provide hope and subversive power to marginalized groups .

C. the most well - known tales often include stereotypes and misrepresentations

Couplets , tercets , quatrains , and cinquains all refer to A. rhyme schemes B. clothing popular in the Victorian age C. the number of lines of poetry in a stanza D. traditional story poems

C. the number of lines of poetry in a stanza

Traditional literature today is considered A. to be outdated and stereotyped B. to have all originated from the same source C. to provide insights into cultural beliefs and values D. to be an important source of information .

C. to provide insights into cultural beliefs and values

An important criterion in selecting poems for children is to select poems A. Which comply with children's reported preference for lyric poetry B. that teach and enhance the curriculum C. based on children's life experiences , feelings , and perspectives D. by a variety of poets , including children's favorite poets .

D. by a variety of poets , including children's favorite poets

The literary element of most significance in realistic fiction is A. an engaging plot with lots of action B. a detailed description of setting C. an unusual and original writing style D. compelling and believable character

D. compelling and believable character

Questionable classroom poetry practices include A. reading poems aloud regularly;sharing poems for enjoyment B. selecting poems that children will like;avoiding forced memorization of poems C. instituting a poet - of - the - month program and introducing a variety of poetic forms D. having students copy poems for handwriting practice .

D. having students copy poems for handwriting practice .

The popularity of folktales A. is increasing among certain cultural communities in the U.S. B. is decreasing generally C. is increasing among older students and in certain countries D. is continuing to grow and become more global in publications

D. is continuing to grow and become more global in publications

Themes in traditional literature are A. infinitely varied B. vague and unimportant C. almost always happy D. limited to a main theme

D. limited to a main theme

The core value of historical fiction for children is A. learning facts and information about the past B. creating hope for the future C. finding an engaging story about the past D. living through experiences in the past , not just learning facts

D. living through experiences in the past , not just learning facts

A characteristic of fantasy is that A. stories are based in the science and technology of the future B. stories , events , characters , and settings could happen in the real world C. stories are written by unknown authors from long ago D. stories are beyond the realm of possibility in the real world

D. stories are beyond the realm of possibility in the real world

When evaluating poetry for children , the most important consideration is A. that the poem is a good example of one of the poetic forms B. that the poem be considered a classic poem by experts C. that the poem teach a lesson related to the curriculum D. that the poem presents the world through a child's perspective

D. that the poem presents the world through a child's perspective

One current trend in realistic fiction is books that depict taking action as A. the responsibility of adults who act for children B. the responsibility of heroes , not ordinary people C. impossible and too dangerous in difficult situations D. the responsibility of children who act with others in a community

D. the responsibility of children who act with others in a community

Folkloric and mythological tales are considered fantasy because they are A. folk stories written within the last ten years B. folk stories discovered from long ago and recently written by a folklorist C. written by an unknown creator D. written by a known author instead of originating in oral tradition

D. written by a known author instead of originating in oral tradition

Frequent repetition of the same vowel sound within a line or lines of poetry is known as A. end rhyme B. onomatopoeia C. alliteration D. assonance

D. assonance

Authors of fantasy encourage readers suspend disbelief and accept the magical plots , settings , and characters they create by doing the following A. Using undeveloped and flat characters B. Altering the setting or moving in and out of the real world and the fantasy setting C. Creating inconsistencies in the settings D. Using loosely woven plots and predictable conflicts

D. Using loosely woven plots and predictable conflicts

A type of fantasy that is particularly prone to censorship attempts is the category focused on A unusual characters and strange situations B supernatural events C quest stories D science fiction

D science fiction

The central criterion in evaluating science fiction is A. the story has an internal logic and consistency in order to seem real B. the setting is unique and imaginative C. the author makes the impossible appear to be believable D. the story is scientifically or technologically possible in the future .

D the story is scientifically or technologically possible in the future .

Fantasy of high quality has the following trait : A. Characters that fit well - established character types B. well - known author with a popular series C. Didacticism in the message and writing style D. An imagined world with internal consistency and believability

D. An imagined world with internal consistency and believability

Which of the following is the most appropriate criterion to use in evaluating traditional literature? A. Characters should be round and fully developed to be believable B. Integral , detailed settings must be established to make the tale more authentic C. A spare , simple writing style should mirror the simple lives of people long ago D. Distinctive speech patterns and terms are used to preserve the culture of origin .

D. Distinctive speech patterns and terms are used to preserve the culture of origin .

In evaluating current versions of traditional literature, the following features should be most carefully and richly developed: A. Plot and characters B. Plot and themes C. Characters and setting D. Language , plot , and illustrations

D. Language , plot , and illustrations