Fiction vs. Nonfiction

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What is the definition of nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a genre of writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history.

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What type of book would you read to gather information for a research project?

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You would read a nonfiction book to gather information for a research project.

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What is the definition of fiction?

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Fiction is a genre of writing that involves imaginary events and characters, created from the author's imagination.

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What are some common genres of fiction?

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Common genres of fiction include fantasy, science fiction, mystery, romance, and historical fiction.

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What text features are typically found in nonfiction books?

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Nonfiction books often include text features such as headings, captions, a table of contents, indexes, and glossaries.

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How can you differentiate between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is based on imaginary events and characters, while nonfiction is based on factual information and real events.

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What is an example of a nonfiction book?

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An example of a nonfiction book is a biography of a historical figure.

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What is an example of a fiction book?

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An example of a fiction book is 'Harry Potter' by J.K. Rowling.

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Why might someone choose to read nonfiction?

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Someone might choose to read nonfiction to gain knowledge, learn about real events, or gather information for academic or personal purposes.

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What role do headings and captions play in nonfiction texts?

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Headings and captions help organize information and guide readers through the content in nonfiction texts.