Fiction/ Nonfiction & genres

What is the main difference between fiction and nonfiction?

• Fiction is based on real events, while nonfiction is made up.

• Fiction is imaginary, while nonfiction is based on facts.

• Fiction has pictures, but nonfiction does not.

• Fiction is always more interesting than nonfiction.

Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?

• A fantasy novel about dragons

• A book about the history of World War II

• A comic book about superheroes

• A ghost story

Which is an example of nonfiction?

• A novel about an ancient legend.

• A short story about a magical cat.

• A biography of Malala Yousafzai.

• A poem about the ocean.

Which option is a nonfiction text?

• A fairy tale about a girl who can talk to animals.

• A dystopian novel about a future society.

• short story about an astronaut lost in space.

• A how-to book about learning a new language.

Which of the following is the best definition of fiction?

• A type of writing that is based on real events, facts, and people.

• A story created from the imagination, though it may include real-life elements.

• A collection of facts and information about a specific topic.

• A written account of someone’s real-life experiences.

What is a genre?

• The length of a story.

• The category or type of story.

• The time period when a book was written.

• The name of a book’s main character.

Which of the following is NOT a genre?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

• Fantasy

• Chapter book

Which of these is NOT a genre of fiction?

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Biography

• Science fiction

Which of these is a genre of fiction?

• Biography

• News article

• Science fiction

• Poetry

Which of these is a genre of nonfiction?

• Fairy tale

• Mystery

• Realistic fiction

• Biography