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- Q1Susan B. Anthony was a leader in the fight for women's right to vote. She marched in parades all over the country to involve other women in her effort. In 1920, women were given the right to vote. What writing genre is used in this passage?fictionfantasyNonfictionpoetry30s
- Q2Fictional stories that take place in modern time, right here and now. The characters are involved in events that could really happen. What writing genre is being described?nonfictionfablemysteryrealistic fiction30s
- Q3Stories which take place in a particular time period in the past. Often the basic setting is real, but the characters are fictional. What writing genre is being described?fantasynonfictionpoetryhistorical fiction30s
- Q4Verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning. What writing genre is being described?nonfictionfablepoetrymystery30s
- Q5Lizzie Johnson Williams ran a ranch in Texas. In the 1830s, she was one of the few women who raised thousands of cattle. Lizzie was known as the "cattle queen of Texas." What writing genre is used in this passage?fantasynonfictionrealistichistorical fiction30s
- Q6Rosa Parks worked hard for the civil rights movement and for the rights of others to be treated fairly and with respect. She received many honors and awards for all that she did. What writing genre is used in this passage?nonfictionrealistic fictionfablefantasy30s
- Q7Which type of writing always deals with real events and people, not made-up events and people? What writing genre is being described?realistic fictionnonfictionlegendsplays30s
- Q8Thomas Jefferson was asked to write a special document explaining why the thirteen colonies should be separate from England. On July 4, 1776, Congress approved Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. What writing genre is used in this passage?science fictionpoetrynonfictionlegend30s
- Q9Flies can walk on walls and ceilings because they have sharp claws and sticky hairs at the ends of their feet. Their bodies are light, so they can hold onto walls and ceilings. What writing genre is used in this passage?nonfictionplaymysteryrealistic fiction30s
- Q10But all the while I sit and think… of times there were before, I listen for returning feet… and voices at the door. What writing genre is used in this passage?fictionplaynonfictionpoetry30s