The document contrasts the key differences between fiction and nonfiction texts. It states that nonfiction must only contain facts about real people, places, events, and ideas, while fiction contains at least one made-up element. Some common nonfiction genres include autobiographies, biographies, diaries, and speeches, while fiction genres are realistic fiction, science fiction, mysteries, and fantasy. The purpose of nonfiction is to explain, persuade and inform, while fiction aims to entertain.

1. FICTION VS.
NONFICTION

2. NONFICTION
Everything must be true
GENRES:
Autobiography
Biography
Diaries
Resource Books
Speeches/Letters
Personal Narrative

3. NONFICTION
Everything must be true
AUTHOR’S PURPOSE:
Explain
Persuade
Inform
Entertain

4. NONFICTION(insideflap)
o Nonfiction tells about real
people, places, events,
experiences and ideas.
o Nonfiction contains only facts.

5. FICTION
Has at least one made up element
GENRES:
Realistic Fiction
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
Mysteries
Fantasy
Action/Adventure

6. FICTION
Has at least one made up element
AUTHOR’S PURPOSE:
Entertain

7. FICTION (insideflap)
o Fiction tells about imaginary characters in a series
of made up events called the plot.
o 2 Forms
o Short Stories-
-Usually can be read in one sitting
-Explores one topic
o Novels-
-longer, more complicated plot

8. Take the following quick
assessment to demonstrate
your current knowledge about
fiction and nonfiction
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