5 Questions
What distinguishes a news story from a work of fiction?
News stories report factual information, while fiction is a made-up story for a specific audience.
How does the text suggest news stories can become fiction?
When the facts are distorted or entirely made up.
What is the basis of a work of fiction like 'The Lord of the Rings' according to the text?
It is based on some universal truths, such as friendship, family, and the struggle between good and evil.
What is the aim of literary fiction according to the text?
To retell what is already told many times, the essence of human experience.
How does the text differentiate the presentation of universal truths in news stories and fiction?
News stories report universal truths, while fiction retells them in new ways.
Study Notes
Understanding News Stories and Fiction
- News stories are expected to report only facts without any fiction
- Concerns about fake news on the internet are increasing
- Readers need to learn new skills such as fact-checking when consuming news
- News stories should not contain fiction, but can if facts are distorted or made up
- A work of fiction is a story made up by an author for a specific audience
- Even fiction is based on some level of reality
- For example, "The Lord of the Rings" is based on universal truths like friendship and the struggle between good and evil
- Literary fiction aims to retell the essence of human experience
- Fiction presents familiar themes like family, friendship, and love in new ways
- These themes are presented from new perspectives in literary fiction
- The essence of human experience is retold in literary fiction
- Fiction retells universal themes in new ways, providing new perspectives on familiar feelings and ideas
News Story or Fiction Quiz: Test your knowledge on distinguishing between real news and fictional stories. Learn about fact-checking and identifying fake news in today's digital world.
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