Fiction vs. Nonfiction

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What is fiction?

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Fiction is a genre of literature that involves imaginary events and characters. It is created from the author's imagination and is not based on real events.

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What is nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a genre of literature that presents factual information, real events, and actual people. It is based on truth and reality.

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Can a book be both fiction and nonfiction?

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No, a book is either classified as fiction or nonfiction based on its content. However, some books may blend elements of both genres.

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Give an example of a fiction book.

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An example of a fiction book is 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' by J.K. Rowling.

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Give an example of a nonfiction book.

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An example of a nonfiction book is 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank.

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What is a common characteristic of fiction?

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A common characteristic of fiction is the presence of a plot that includes conflict, characters, and a setting that may be entirely made up.

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What is a common characteristic of nonfiction?

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A common characteristic of nonfiction is the use of facts, statistics, and real-life examples to convey information.

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How can you identify if a book is fiction or nonfiction?

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You can identify if a book is fiction or nonfiction by checking the cover, the summary, or the author's intent. Fiction often has imaginative elements, while nonfiction focuses on factual content.

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a nonfiction book that tells the life story of a real person, written by someone else.

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a nonfiction book where the author writes about their own life.