Exploring Fiction and Nonfiction Genres

What is the term used to describe the category a book or story fits into?

• Form

• Genre

• Type

• Class

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonfiction books?

• They are made-up stories

• They contain true information

• They are always about the future

• They are written to entertain

What is one type of nonfiction book?

• Science Fiction

• Biography

• Mystery

• Fantasy

What is a key feature of fiction books?

• They must be read in any order

• They come from the author's imagination

• They are organized with charts

• They are filled with facts

Which of the following is NOT a type of fiction?

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

• Mystery

• Informational Non-fiction

What are the important story elements in fiction books?

• Headings and charts

• Characters, plot, and setting

• Facts and information

• True events

What is the main purpose of nonfiction books?

• To teach and inform the reader

• To describe imaginary events

• To entertain the reader

• To tell a made-up story

What is the main purpose of fiction books?

• To entertain the reader

• To describe real events

• To organize facts

• To provide true information

Which type of book allows the author to use their imagination freely?

• Nonfiction

• Biography

• Fiction

• Informational Non-fiction

What have you learned about fiction and nonfiction?

• Both are filled with facts

• Nonfiction is true and fiction is made-up

• Fiction is always about real events

• Both are made-up stories