1. writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people rather than on the writer’s imagination

Examples

• The library has separate sections for fiction and nonfiction books.
• Her latest nonfiction work explores the history of jazz music.
• Many students prefer reading nonfiction because they enjoy learning about real events.
• The bestseller list includes both fiction and nonfiction titles.
• Biography, memoir, and history are all forms of nonfiction.
• The author is known for her compelling nonfiction about social issues.