Understanding Fiction and Non-Fiction

What is the main purpose of fiction books?

• To provide factual information

• To entertain the reader

• To teach scientific concepts

• To document historical events

Which of the following is an example of a fiction story?

• A manual on car repair

• A biography of a famous scientist

• A story about a dragon and a knight

• A guide on how to plant a garden

Why is a story about a cow jumping over the moon considered fiction?

• Because it is a historical account

• Because cows can jump over the moon

• Because it is a factual event

• Because it is an imaginative story

What type of book would explain how bees gather nectar?

• Fiction

• Non-fiction

• Mystery

• Fantasy

What is the key difference between fiction and non-fiction books?

• Fiction books are always longer

• Non-fiction books are always illustrated

• Fiction is imaginative, non-fiction is factual

• Non-fiction is more entertaining