Understanding Fiction and Non-Fiction

Which of the following is a characteristic of fiction?

• Based on facts and real events

• Uses imagination and creativity

• Always includes photographs

• Written like a news report

Non-fiction writing is usually written to:

• Entertain the reader with made-up stories

• Provide facts, information, or explanations

• Confuse the reader with riddles

• Create imaginary worlds

Which of the following is an example of non-fiction?

• Fairy tale

• Autobiography

• Science fiction

• Myth

Which of these is NOT an element of fiction?

• Plot

• Setting

• Index

• Theme

The main message or underlying idea in a story is called:

• Setting

• Conflict

• Theme

• Characterization

The sequence of events in a story is known as:

• Plot

• Setting

• Point of view

• Tone

Which point of view uses “I” or “we”?

• Third person

• First person

• Second person

• Omniscient

The time and place where the story happens is the:

• Theme

• Setting

• Plot

• Conflict

In fiction, a struggle between opposing forces is called:

• Resolution

• Conflict

• Rising action

• Denouement

Which of the following is an example of fiction?

• Newspaper article

• History textbook

• Novel

• Recipe book