Which term best describes writing that presents factual information about real events?

• A. Nonfiction
• B. Fiction
• C. Prose
• D. Poetry or verse

Answer: (A)

Nonfiction is writing that presents factual information about real people, events, and places. It aims to convey truth and can be supported by evidence, sources, or documentation. This sets it apart from fiction, where events and characters are imagined. Prose refers to the ordinary language style of writing and can apply to both nonfiction and fiction, so it isn’t by itself a marker of factual content. Poetry or verse focuses on rhythm, meter, and imagery, not on reporting real-world facts. So the term that best fits writing that presents factual information about real events is nonfiction.