Fiction Nonfiction Genre: Story Elements

The video tutorial explains the difference between fiction and nonfiction genres. Fiction books are made-up stories with imagined characters and settings, while nonfiction books are based on true facts and information. The video includes examples of each genre and an interactive game to identify them. It also introduces realistic fiction, which are stories that could happen in real life.

What is a key characteristic of fiction books?

• They are based on true events.

• They have imagined settings and characters.

• They contain real photographs.

• They include graphs and charts.

Which of the following is a feature commonly found in nonfiction books?

• Talking animals

• Real photographs

• Imaginary characters

• Magical settings

What is the main idea of the book 'A Frog's Life'?

• A fantasy tale about talking frogs

• A mystery involving a frog

• A factual account of a frog's life

• A fictional story about a frog's adventure

In the game, which book was identified as nonfiction?

• Pete the Cat

• If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

• National Geographic Penguins

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Which book title from the game is an example of fiction?

• National Parks Of The U.S.A.

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Seasons

• Zoey Sassafras

What distinguishes realistic fiction from other types of fiction?

• It is based on true events.

• It includes magical elements.

• It could realistically happen.

• It is always set in the future.

What is the main difference between fiction and nonfiction?

• Fiction is made-up, while nonfiction is factual.

• Nonfiction always includes illustrations.

• Nonfiction is always about history.

• Fiction is always about animals.