Understanding Personal Narrative and Realistic Fiction

This video tutorial introduces the concept of realistic fiction, a literary genre that tells invented stories that could happen in real life. It contrasts realistic fiction with personal narratives, highlighting that personal narratives are true stories from one's life, while realistic fiction involves invented characters and events that seem real. The video emphasizes that neither genre should include imaginary characters like superheroes or vampires, and both should have realistic settings. Examples of realistic fiction books are provided, and the video concludes with a preview of the next chapter, which will cover how to generate ideas for stories.

What is the main characteristic of realistic fiction?

• It is always set in the future.

• It tells invented stories that could happen in real life.

• It includes magical elements.

• It narrates real-life events.

In realistic fiction, who should not appear in the story?

• An imaginary friend

• A real person

• A fictional character

• The author

What is a personal narrative?

• A real story from the author's life

• A story about superheroes

• A story set in the future

• A fictional story

Which genre allows the author to be a character in the story?

• Realistic fiction

• Science fiction

• Fantasy

• Personal narrative

In both personal narrative and realistic fiction, what kind of characters are not allowed?

• Fictional characters

• Historical figures

• Imaginary characters like superheroes

• Real people

Where can the setting of a realistic fiction story take place?

• In a magical kingdom

• In a parallel universe

• In a school

• On the moon

What should the problem or conflict in a personal narrative be based on?

• An event that could happen

• An imaginary event

• An event that happened to the author

• An event that happened to someone else

In realistic fiction, what kind of events are described?

• Events that are historical

• Events that are impossible

• Events that could happen

• Events that have happened

Which of the following is an example of a realistic fiction book?

• Harry Potter

• The Hobbit

• The Chronicles of Narnia

• My Super Best Friend

What will be discussed in the next chapter?

• How to publish a book

• Where to get ideas for your stories

• How to create fictional characters

• How to write a personal narrative