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

2. Fiction is: It’s Purpose, you ask?
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: It’s Purpose, you ask? 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