ENGL 216 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 2026
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉Mystery. Answer: -plots follow a protagonist as they work to solve
an unexplained situation
-allow reader to solve the case along w the protagonist, sometimes
using dramatic irony
-Sherlock Holmes
◉Science Fiction. Answer: -based on the manipulation and
exaggeration of real scientific discoveries and processes
-imagines scientific discoveries and society that has progressed
beyond the point of time at creation of the work
-take place in distant times or locations
◉Fantasy. Answer: -features imaginary creatures and supernatural
abilities
-takes place in settings that resemble real places/cultures in history
-usually follows gifted protagonist from humble beginnings as they
embark on a quest/journey/adventure and encounter obstacles
-themes: personal growth, good vs evil, value of the journey
-The Lord of the Rings
, ◉Realistic Fiction. Answer: -events and characters that could exist in
reality
-could take place in real places
-Wonder by RJ Palacio
◉Historical Fiction. Answer: -takes place in the past; may involve
real people or events
-The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
◉Literary Nonfiction. Answer: -a genre of writing that uses literary
styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives
-also called creative nonfiction
-The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
◉Realism. Answer: -goal of representing reality as faithfully as
possible
-Western lit: 19th C reaction against the sentimentality and extreme
emotionalism of the Romantic literary movement
-vernacular, dialect, emphasis on character over plot
-historically focuses on middle class of author's society
-The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉Mystery. Answer: -plots follow a protagonist as they work to solve
an unexplained situation
-allow reader to solve the case along w the protagonist, sometimes
using dramatic irony
-Sherlock Holmes
◉Science Fiction. Answer: -based on the manipulation and
exaggeration of real scientific discoveries and processes
-imagines scientific discoveries and society that has progressed
beyond the point of time at creation of the work
-take place in distant times or locations
◉Fantasy. Answer: -features imaginary creatures and supernatural
abilities
-takes place in settings that resemble real places/cultures in history
-usually follows gifted protagonist from humble beginnings as they
embark on a quest/journey/adventure and encounter obstacles
-themes: personal growth, good vs evil, value of the journey
-The Lord of the Rings
, ◉Realistic Fiction. Answer: -events and characters that could exist in
reality
-could take place in real places
-Wonder by RJ Palacio
◉Historical Fiction. Answer: -takes place in the past; may involve
real people or events
-The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
◉Literary Nonfiction. Answer: -a genre of writing that uses literary
styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives
-also called creative nonfiction
-The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
◉Realism. Answer: -goal of representing reality as faithfully as
possible
-Western lit: 19th C reaction against the sentimentality and extreme
emotionalism of the Romantic literary movement
-vernacular, dialect, emphasis on character over plot
-historically focuses on middle class of author's society
-The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
