Understanding Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-fiction texts?

• Has a fictional setting

• Is written in chapters

• Includes a glossary

• Contains imaginary characters

What is a common feature of fiction texts?

• Contains factual information

• Includes real events

• Has a table of contents

• Tells a story

When playing the game of fiction or non-fiction, what should you examine?

• The author's biography

• The book's title and cover

• The book's price

• The publisher's name

What is the purpose of a table of contents in a non-fiction book?

• To display the author's notes

• To show a list of headings and page numbers

• To provide a summary of the story

• To list the book's characters

How do headings and subheadings help in non-fiction texts?

• They provide a summary of the book

• They guide the reader through the text

• They indicate the book's genre

• They list the book's references

What is the role of captions in non-fiction texts?

• To provide a glossary of terms

• To list the book's chapters

• To explain photographs or illustrations

• To summarize the entire book

In fiction texts, what does the 'setting' refer to?

• The book's genre

• The time and place of the story

• The book's title

• The author's background

What is the 'theme' in a fiction text?

• The moral or message of the story

• The book's title

• The author's writing style

• The main character's name

What is a 'problem' in a fiction story?

• A list of characters

• An issue the character tries to resolve

• The author's note

• The book's introduction

Where can you find more resources on fiction and non-fiction texts?

• At the local library

• On twinkl.com

• In the book's appendix

• In the author's biography