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Fiction

Imagined narratives and stories.

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Fiction refers to narratives or stories that are imagined rather than based on real events. It encompasses a wide range of forms including novels, short stories, plays, and films that are created from the author's imagination rather than factual occurrences.

Etymology

Fiction comes from the Latin fictio, meaning 'creation' or 'invention'.

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Fiction is storytelling that comes from imagination, like fairy tales and novels.

Fun Facts

The word 'fiction' comes from the Latin word 'fictio', meaning 'creation'
Many classic works of fiction, like Shakespeare's plays, were originally performed orally
Science fiction is a genre of fiction that explores futuristic concepts

FAQ

What is fiction? Stories that are made up
What are some examples of fiction? Novels, short stories, and plays
Why do people read fiction? To be entertained or to explore different perspectives

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

narrative literature

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

novel short story play film

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

literature storytelling

Indexes

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