Distinguishing Fiction from Nonfiction

The video tutorial explores the differences between fiction and non-fiction books. Fiction books are imaginative and meant for entertainment, while non-fiction books provide factual information. Fiction includes various genres like horror, fantasy, and romance, and has story elements such as characters, setting, and plot. Non-fiction is categorized into types like expository and narrative, and includes reference materials, biographies, and more. The video also covers non-fiction text features that help organize information.

What is the primary purpose of fiction books?

• To entertain

• To provide true facts

• To give information

• To teach new things

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fiction?

• Contains true facts

• Created in the author's imagination

• Made for entertainment

• Narrated by the author or a character

Which genre of fiction includes scary books?

• Horror

• Adventure

• Romance

• Humor

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What is personification in fiction?

• A genre of fiction

• A type of plot structure

• Giving human traits to animals or things

• A type of setting

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What is the climax in a fiction story?

• The beginning of the story

• The most intense part of the story

• The introduction of characters

• The resolution of the story

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What is the primary purpose of non-fiction books?

• To narrate from a character's point of view

• To create imaginary stories

• To entertain

• To provide true facts

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Which type of non-fiction is written to persuade the reader?

• Persuasive

• Expository

• Narrative

• Descriptive

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Which of the following is a type of non-fiction book?

• Short story

• Biography

• Fantasy

• Novel

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What is a text feature commonly found in non-fiction books?

• Section headings

• Character development

• Chapters

• Plot twists

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Which of the following is an example of a periodical?

• Autobiography

• Newspaper

• Encyclopedia

• Dictionary

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