Fiction and Nonfiction Texts

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What is nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a type of writing that explains, instructs, informs, or describes real people, events, and places.

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What is fiction?

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Fiction is a type of writing that is created from the author's imagination, including stories about fake or mythical creatures.

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Give an example of nonfiction.

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An example of nonfiction is a biography about a famous person.

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Give an example of fiction.

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An example of fiction is a story about a dragon or a superhero.

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What does it mean when a story is based on real events?

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It means the story is nonfiction, as it tells about actual people, places, and events.

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What is a fairytale?

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A fairytale is a type of fiction that includes magical creatures and events that did not actually happen.

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Can nonfiction include photographs?

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Yes, nonfiction can include photographs to help explain or illustrate real events or people.

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What is the main purpose of nonfiction texts?

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The main purpose of nonfiction texts is to inform or educate the reader about real topics.

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What is a fictional story?

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A fictional story is one that is made up and not based on real events.

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What type of text would a science textbook be classified as?

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A science textbook is classified as nonfiction.