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What is the difference between Fiction & Non-Fiction?

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 Fiction. Realistic Fiction

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What is the difference between Fiction & Non-Fiction?

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  1. What is the difference between Fiction & Non-Fiction?

  2. Fiction is: • writing which comes from author’s imagination • May have realistic elements It’s Purpose, you ask? • To entertain, of course!

  3. Types of Fiction Realistic Fiction • Fiction that tells about people, places, or events that could happen

  4. Science Fiction • Based on scientific fact that usually takes place in the near or distant future

  5. Historical Fiction • Sets characters against historical backdrop and contains details about this time period

  6. Fantasy • Tells about people / events which are impossible in the real world

  7. Folktale • Story of people or places handed down from past and written down

  8. Fable • Short, simple tale that teaches a moral. • Characters are animals

  9. Myth • Traditional story involving gods, goddesses, & heroes which explain something or tell about a historical event

  10. Legend • Based on history or actual hero • Passed down orally, then written down

  11. Dystopian Propaganda is use to control citizens of the society Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted A figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society Citizens live in a dehumanized state

  12. 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

  13. 1st Form of Nonfiction Literary Nonfiction • has some elements of fiction (might use vivid descriptions, a dramatic writing style, or poetic language)

  14. Biography – Lit. NF • Story of another person’s life

  15. Autobiography- Lit. NF • Story about one’s entire life written by themselves

  16. 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

  17. Letters – lit. NF • Written communications from person to person

  18. Essays and Articles – lit. NF • Brief works about a specific topic

  19. Reviews – lit. NF • Tell what is good and what is bad about a movie, performance, book, etc.

  20. Reports – lit. NF • Give info. about topics explored through research

  21. 2nd Form of Nonfiction Functional Texts • Give instructions, show directions, explain rules, provide other types of info. to help you complete procedures • Often contain graphics and illustrations

  22. Recipes, Menus – Functional

  23. Directions • Tell how to operate or assemble equipment

  24. Schedules • Tell when events take place

  25. Brochures • Use pictures and text to advertise places or events.

  26. Maps

  27. Applications • Written requests to an authority

  28. 3rd form of Nonfiction Informational • Material which provides the reader with information about a specific topic textbooks reference material encyclopedia

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