Which term is a genre of fiction?

• A. Realistic
• B. Biography
• C. Expository writing
• D. Almanac

Answer: (A)

Understanding fiction genres means knowing which terms describe stories created from imagination versus factual writing. Realistic fiction is a category of fiction that presents believable events and characters that could happen in real life. That makes it a genre of fiction because it’s a made-up story told in a way that could occur in the real world.

Why this is the best choice: it signals a fictional story with plausible settings and ordinary people, rather than reporting on real people or providing information. A realistic story uses everyday language and situations, so readers feel it could really happen.

Why the other options don’t fit as a fiction genre: a biography is about a real person’s life and is non-fiction. Expository writing explains or informs, also non-fiction. An Almanac is a reference book full of facts and data, not a narrative fiction.