Fiction vs. Nonfiction

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What is Fiction?

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Fiction is a type of literature that tells stories created from the imagination. These stories may include made-up characters, events, and settings.

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What is Nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a type of literature that presents facts, real events, and real people. It is based on true information.

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What are some examples of Fiction?

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Examples of fiction include novels, short stories, and fairy tales.

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What are some examples of Nonfiction?

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Examples of nonfiction include biographies, history books, and articles.

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What is the main purpose of Fiction?

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The main purpose of fiction is to entertain, tell a story, and explore human experiences through imagination.

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What is the main purpose of Nonfiction?

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The main purpose of nonfiction is to inform, educate, or explain real-life topics and facts.

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How can you tell if a book is Fiction or Nonfiction?

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You can tell by checking the cover, the summary, or the author's note. Fiction often has imaginative elements, while nonfiction focuses on facts.

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What is a Novel?

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A novel is a long work of fiction that tells a complex story, usually involving multiple characters and themes.

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What is a Biography?

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A biography is a nonfiction book that tells the life story of a real person, written by someone else.

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What is a Short Story?

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A short story is a brief work of fiction that usually focuses on a single incident or character.