Realistic Fiction Characteristics

What is the definition of realistic fiction? (a)  

• Could happen in real life
• Actually happened in real life
• Made up
• Impossible events happen

A realistic fiction book can only contain factual information.

• True

• False

Some topics that a realistic fiction book could address would be _____________.

• Winning a trophy

• Falling in love

• Breaking a leg

• All of the above

Which characteristics are related to realistic fiction books?

• Real life problems

• Issues that are relevant to only the story but not real life

• They never have issues presented

• None of the above

Realistic fiction usually highlights events that could potentially happen in ​ .

(a)  

• Real life
• book
• Only fictitious settings
• None of the above

A contemporary realistic fiction book can contain made up characters that go through real life issues.

• True

• False

Is this a realistic fiction book?

• Yes

• No

Why is Frindle a realistic fiction book?

• It has human characters

• It has a realistic setting

• It has everyday language

• It has actual, real life people

Is this a realistic fiction book?

• Yes

• No

Why is this NOT realistic fiction book?

• It has everyday objects on the cover

• It has a realistic setting

• It has an ominous (creepy) background

• It has unreal creatures