Here are some key characteristics of nonfiction:
* Based on facts: Nonfiction relies on actual events, people, and places, and strives to be accurate and truthful.
* Informative or persuasive: It aims to inform the reader about a topic or to persuade them of a particular viewpoint.
* Variety of genres: Nonfiction encompasses a wide range of genres, including biographies, memoirs, documentaries, news articles, essays, and historical accounts.
Examples of nonfiction:
* A biography of Martin Luther King Jr.
* A newspaper article about a recent political event
* A travelogue describing a journey through the Amazon rainforest
* A scientific paper on the effects of climate change
* A memoir about a personal experience
In contrast to nonfiction, fiction is writing that is made up or imagined.