Fiction or Nonfiction

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What is nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a genre of writing that provides factual information about real events, people, and places.

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What is fiction?

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Fiction is a genre of writing that tells stories created from the imagination, often featuring characters and events that are not real.

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What are text features in nonfiction?

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Text features in nonfiction include headings, photos with captions, glossaries, and indexes that help readers understand the content.

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What is an example of nonfiction?

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An example of nonfiction is a book about outer space that includes facts about planets.

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What is an example of fiction?

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An example of fiction is a story about a child who goes on an adventure in a magical land.

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What genre includes stories about Greek Gods?

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Traditional literature includes stories about Greek Gods.

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What is the purpose of nonfiction writing?

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The purpose of nonfiction writing is to inform, educate, or explain facts and real-life events.

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What genre would a book about a real-life scientist fall under?

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A book about a real-life scientist would fall under nonfiction.

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What genre would a story about a talking animal belong to?

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A story about a talking animal would belong to fiction.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a nonfiction book.