Fiction Nonfiction and Genre

What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

• Fiction is imaginary, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

• Fiction is based on real events, while nonfiction is imaginary

• Fiction and nonfiction are the same

• Fiction is always longer than nonfiction

Name three genres of fiction.

• horror

• biography

• science fiction, mystery, romance

• fantasy

What is the main purpose of nonfiction writing?

• To inform, explain, or persuade about real people, events, or ideas.

• To promote imaginary characters and events

• To confuse and mislead the readers

• To entertain with fictional stories

Give an example of a biography, and explain why it is considered nonfiction.

• Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - because it is set in a dystopian future and involves fictional events

• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - because it is a work of fiction

• Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling - because it is based on fictional characters and events

What is the genre of a story that includes magical creatures and imaginary worlds?

• horror

• mystery

• science fiction

• fantasy

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

• By examining the content of the book and determining if it is a made-up story or based on real events, facts, or information.

• By smelling the book to see if it smells like a story

• By counting the number of pages in the book

• By checking the color of the book cover

What is the genre of a book that provides information about a specific topic?

• Romance

• Fantasy

• Science fiction

• Non-fiction

Why is it important to understand the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

• To distinguish between real and imaginary events, develop critical thinking skills, and make informed decisions about the information we consume.

• To learn how to play a musical instrument

• To understand the difference between cats and dogs

• To improve our cooking skills

Name a nonfiction book and explain why it is important for readers to understand the information in it.

• Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

• Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler because it promotes hate speech and dangerous ideologies

• The Art of War by Sun Tzu because it teaches military strategy which is irrelevant in modern times

• The Secret by Rhonda Byrne because it promotes pseudoscience and false claims

What is the purpose of identifying the genre of a book before reading it?

• The purpose of identifying the genre of a book before reading it is to have an idea of what to expect in terms of writing style, themes, and overall content.

• To discourage readers from exploring new literary styles

• To make assumptions about the author's background

• To limit the reader's imagination and creativity