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nonfiction

[nänˈfikSH(ə)n]

nonfiction Definition

prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history.

Using nonfiction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nonfiction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The library has a large collection of nonfiction books.

  • Example

    She prefers to read nonfiction rather than fiction.

  • Example

    The author's latest work is a nonfiction account of the Civil War.

nonfiction Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nonfiction

  • factual literature
  • real-life writing
  • documentary prose

Phrases with nonfiction

  • a genre of writing that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives

    Example

    Her book is an example of creative nonfiction, blending memoir and journalism.

  • a genre of nonfiction that presents scientific information in an accessible and entertaining way

    Example

    The magazine publishes articles on popular science topics like space exploration and genetics.

  • a genre of nonfiction that focuses on real-life criminal cases and investigations

    Example

    The podcast explores the details of famous true crime cases like the O.J. Simpson trial.

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Summary: nonfiction in Brief

Nonfiction [nänˈfikSH(ə)n] refers to prose writing that is based on factual events, people, and places. It includes genres like biography and history, and extends to creative nonfiction, popular science, and true crime. Examples of nonfiction include 'The library has a large collection of nonfiction books.' and 'The author's latest work is a nonfiction account of the Civil War.'

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