Fiction vs. Non-Fiction

What is a common genre of Non-Fiction?

• Informational texts, such as textbooks.

• Science fiction novels.

• Romantic poetry collections.

• Fantasy adventure stories.

Give an example of Fiction.

• A story about a monkey who does karate.

• A documentary about wildlife.

• A biography of a famous scientist.

• A news article about current events.

What do Non-Fiction books provide?

• Imaginary stories about characters and events.

• Real facts about people, places, things, and events.

• Poetic expressions and literary devices.

• Fictional narratives based on historical events.

Can Non-Fiction include opinions?

• No, Non-Fiction only presents facts.

• Yes, but it should be based on factual information.

• Yes, it can include any type of opinion.

• No, Non-Fiction must be completely objective.

What is the purpose of Fiction?

• To entertain, tell stories, and explore human experiences through imagination.

• To provide factual information and data analysis.

• To create instructional content for educational purposes.

• To promote scientific theories and research findings.

What is the purpose of Non-Fiction?

• To entertain and amuse the reader.

• To inform, educate, and provide factual information.

• To create fictional stories and characters.

• To persuade the reader to take action.

Can Fiction include elements of truth?

• No, Fiction is purely imaginary.

• Yes, Fiction can include elements of truth, but the overall story is created from the author's imagination.

• Fiction cannot include any truth at all.

• Yes, but only if it is based on real events.

How can you tell if a book is Fiction or Non-Fiction?

• It tells a made-up story (Fiction) or provides real facts (Non-Fiction).

• It has a colorful cover and illustrations.

• It is written by a famous author.

• It is available in a library.

What type of literature would a biography fall under?

• Fiction

• Poetry

• Non-Fiction

• Drama

What is Non-Fiction?

• A type of literature that provides factual information about real people, places, events, and things.

• A genre of literature that includes imaginary stories and characters.

• A form of writing that is primarily focused on poetry and artistic expression.

• A type of literature that is based on historical events but includes fictional elements.