Fiction or Nonfiction?

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What is Fiction?

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Fiction is a type of writing that tells stories that are not real. They are made up by the author.

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What is Nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a type of writing that gives information about real things, people, events, or ideas.

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Can a story about a talking animal be Fiction?

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Yes, a story about a talking animal is Fiction because it is made up and not real.

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Is a book about dinosaurs that includes facts Fiction or Nonfiction?

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It is Nonfiction because it provides real information about dinosaurs.

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What does it mean to 'make up' a story?

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To 'make up' a story means to create a story from your imagination, not based on real events.

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Give an example of a Fiction book.

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An example of a Fiction book is 'Harry Potter'.

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Give an example of a Nonfiction book.

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An example of a Nonfiction book is 'The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body'.

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What is a key feature of Fiction?

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A key feature of Fiction is that it includes imaginary characters and events.

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What is a key feature of Nonfiction?

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A key feature of Nonfiction is that it includes facts and real information.

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Can a story about a superhero be Nonfiction?

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No, a story about a superhero is usually Fiction because superheroes are not real.