How can we tell if a legend is fiction or non - fiction?

We can tell Shakespeare's works are fiction because of the fictional elements like made - up characters and elaborate plots. For example, in 'The Tempest', Prospero and Ariel are not real people. Also, the plot of a sorcerer controlling an island and its spirits is clearly fictional.

It's easy to tell that The Little Prince is fiction. There are talking animals, like the fox, and the idea of different planets each with their own odd inhabitants. This doesn't exist in the real world, so it must be a work of fiction.

Well, it's fiction. Just look at the fact that dinosaurs are extinct. So it's not a true account of something that could actually happen today.

One way to know that Pete the Cat is fiction is by the lack of real - world evidence for his stories. In non - fiction, you can often find real - life sources or references. But with Pete, it's all about a fictional cat living in a fictional world. His stories are full of elements like talking animals, which is a common feature in fictional works. Also, the purpose of the Pete the Cat books is mainly to entertain and educate children through fictional tales rather than presenting real - life information as non - fiction does.

Well, it's fiction. There are no real - life records exactly like the story of the March sisters. The events and characters are clearly made up by the author to convey certain themes like family values and female growth.

We can tell that 'Lord of the Flies' is fiction because of the overall premise. A group of boys randomly ending up on an island and going through such a specific set of events related to power struggles and the loss of civilization is not based on real - life incidents. Also, the symbolic use of objects like the conch and the 'beast' is a fictional device to convey deeper meanings about human nature, which is a characteristic of fictional works rather than non - fictional accounts.

Well, it's fiction because of the made - up characters. Marlow, for instance, is a fictional character created by Conrad. In non - fiction, you would expect real people to be the main focus. Also, the narrative structure is very much like a fictional story, with a journey and a discovery theme.

One way to tell is by looking at the sources. If a story is based on historical records, eyewitness accounts, or reliable research, it's likely non - fiction. Fiction usually doesn't have such solid real - world references.

One way is to look at the details. If every single event and character interaction seems too perfect or overly dramatized, it might be more fictional. But if it has a lot of historical context and seems to be based on real - life situations, it could be a blend. In Wilder's books, she often described real places and historical events, but added fictional elements like the way characters felt or some minor events to make it a story, so it's more fictionalized.

We can tell 'Animal Farm' is fiction because it's an allegory. It uses the farm and the animals as symbols for real - world political ideas. It's not a documentary or a true story. The whole idea of the pigs becoming corrupt leaders is a fictional device to comment on political power. If it were non - fiction, we would expect it to be based on real historical records and real - life events, which it's not. It's a fictional tale with a powerful message.