Fiction
What is the main purpose of fiction writing?
To entertain / to tell a story
What is the main purpose of non-fiction writing?
To inform or explain real events/facts
Name 5 fairy tail characters -
Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Prince Charming etc.
Which 2023 movie is about a pink toy that comes to life?
Barbie
Fiction always includes made-up events or characters.
True or false?
True
Is a biography fiction or non-fiction?
Non-fiction
What do we call characters that are not central but help the story move along?
Supporting Characters
Which 2023 movie is about a video game character who wears red and has a brother named Luigi?
What do we call the time and place where a fictional story happens?
The setting
Give one example of a non-fiction text that teaches people how to do something.
An instructional Guide / Cooking Book / manuals
Who is the villain in The Lion King?
Scar (Simbas uncle)
What Disney movie in 2023 told the story of Ariel ?
The Little Mermaid
In fiction, what’s the difference between the protagonist and the antagonist?
Protagonist = main character/hero;
Antagonist = character or force against them
Why do writers use statistics or facts in non-fiction writing?
To make their text more convincing, reliable, and credible.
How can an author show a character’s personality without directly describing it?
Through actions, dialogue, and how other characters react to them — “show, don’t tell.”
Which science fiction movie in 2023 was directed by Christopher Nolan about the invention of the atomic bomb?
Oppenheimer
How does setting influence the mood of a fictional story?
It creates atmosphere, emotions, and supports the theme — e.g., a dark forest makes it scary.
Compare a news report and an opinion article. What is one difference in purpose and style?
News report = inform with facts, neutral tone; Opinion article = persuade with arguments, personal tone.
Why might an author choose to make a main character unlikeable?
To challenge the reader’s perspective, show human flaws, create tension, or highlight a theme such as corruption, selfishness, or redemption.
In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), what is unique about the way the movie shows different universes?
Each universe has its own animation style, reflecting its world and characters