π What is Fiction?
Fiction is like a playground for the imagination! It's a story that the author makes up. The characters, the places, and the events didn't really happen. Think of fairy tales, stories about talking animals, or adventures in magical lands. π§
- π The story is made up by the author.
- π¦ It can have magical characters and places.
- π The events in the story didn't really happen.
π What is Non-Fiction?
Non-fiction is all about what's real! It gives us facts and information about real people, places, and things. Think of books about animals, planets, or even how to build something. π
- π The story is about real things and facts.
- π§βπ¬ It teaches you something new.
- πΈ It often has real pictures or diagrams.
π Fiction vs. Non-Fiction: A Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature |
Fiction |
Non-Fiction |
| Purpose |
π¨ To entertain and tell a story |
π§ͺ To inform and teach facts |
| Characters |
π§Έ Can be made-up people or animals |
π§βπΌ Real people or things |
| Setting |
π° Can be imaginary places |
π Real places |
| Events |
β¨ Made-up events |
ποΈ Real events |
| Pictures |
ποΈ Illustrations or drawings |
πΈ Photographs or diagrams |
π‘ Key Takeaways
- π Fiction is a made-up story.
- π Non-fiction is about real things and facts.
- π§ Look at the pictures and read the words to help you decide if a book is fiction or non-fiction!