Well, to figure out if the reading was based on a true story, you need to look at various factors like the author's notes, the genre, and the overall style of the writing. Sometimes, it's not immediately clear and requires some research or background knowledge.
It could be. Sometimes readings are inspired by real events, but they might have fictional elements added for entertainment or to make the story more engaging.
It could be. Sometimes readings are inspired by real events, but they might have some fictional elements added for entertainment or narrative purposes.