Fiction vs Nonfiction

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What is Nonfiction?

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Writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.

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What is Fiction?

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Writing that is imaginary or made up.

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What is a Biography?

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A nonfiction account of a person's life written by someone else.

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What is an Autobiography?

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A nonfiction account of a person's life written by that person.

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What is Realistic Fiction?

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A genre that tells a made-up story that could happen in real life.

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What is a Genre?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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Can a story about dragons be considered Nonfiction?

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No, a story about dragons is considered Fiction.

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What type of writing is a news article?

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Nonfiction, as it reports on real events.

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Is a made-up story about a soccer player Fiction or Nonfiction?

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Fiction.

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What is the main difference between Fiction and Nonfiction?

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Fiction is imaginary, while Nonfiction is based on facts.