Fiction vs. Nonfiction

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What is Fiction?

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Fiction is a type of book that is made up from the author's imagination. It tells stories that are not real.

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What is Nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a type of book that contains facts and information. It is based on real events and real people.

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Give an example of Fiction.

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An example of Fiction is a story about a dragon who can talk and fly.

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Give an example of Nonfiction.

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An example of Nonfiction is a book about the solar system that explains the planets.

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What is a Biography?

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A Biography is a type of Nonfiction that tells the life story of a real person.

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What is an Atlas?

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An Atlas is a collection of maps and is usually considered Nonfiction because it provides factual information about geography.

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Can Fiction include real places?

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Yes, Fiction can include real places, but the story itself is made up.

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Can Nonfiction include opinions?

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Nonfiction is based on facts, but it can include opinions as long as they are supported by evidence.

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What is the main difference between Fiction and Nonfiction?

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The main difference is that Fiction is imaginary and Nonfiction is based on facts.

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Is a fairy tale Fiction or Nonfiction?

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A fairy tale is Fiction because it tells a made-up story.