what is the difference between fiction & non- fiction?
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Types of Fiction Realistic Fiction Fiction that tells about people, places, or events that could happenTRANSCRIPT
What is the difference between Fiction & Non-
Fiction?
Fiction is:• writing which comes from author’s
imagination• May have realistic elements
It’s Purpose, you ask?•To entertain, of course!
Types of FictionRealistic Fiction
• Fiction that tells about people, places, or events that could happen
Science Fiction• Based on scientific fact that usually takes
place in the near or distant future
Historical Fiction• Sets characters against historical
backdrop and contains details about this time period
Fantasy• Tells about people / events which are
impossible in the real world
Folktale• Story of people or places handed down
from past and written down
Fable• Short, simple tale that teaches a moral. • Characters are animals
Myth• Traditional story involving gods,
goddesses, & heroes which explain something or tell about a historical event
Legend• Based on history or actual hero• Passed down orally, then written down
Non-Fiction is:• based on facts• describes real events, people & ideas• great deal of information to be understood
and remembered• may share some elements of fiction
It’s Purpose, you ask?• To inform, explain, describe, or persuade
1st Form of NonfictionLiterary Nonfiction
•has some elements of fiction (might use vivid descriptions, a dramatic writing style, or poetic language)
Biography – Lit. NF• Story of another person’s life
Autobiography- Lit. NF• Story about one’s entire life written by
themselves
Personal Narrative / Memoir – lit. NF
• an account of a few events of a person’s life.• relates an event, incident, or experience to
his/her own life• written in 1st person
Letters – lit. NF• Written communications from person to
person
Essays and Articles – lit. NF• Brief works about a specific topic
Reviews – lit. NF• Tell what is good and what is bad about a
movie, performance, book, etc.
Reports – lit. NF• Give info. about a topics explored through
research
2nd Form of NonfictionFunctional Texts
•Give instructions, show directions, explain rules, provide other types of info. to help you complete procedures•Often contain graphics and illustrations
Recipes, Menus – Functional
Directions
• Tell how to operate or assemble equipment
Schedules• Tell when events take place
Brochures
• Use pictures and text to advertise places or events.
Maps
Applications• Written requests to an authority
3rd form of NonfictionInformational•Material which provides the reader with information about a specific topic
textbooks
reference materialencyclopedia