Books And Literature Terminology

noun a genre of writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people

adjective describing something that is not fictional, but based on facts and reality

• Nonfiction books provide readers with factual information and real-life stories.
• I prefer reading nonfiction because it's based on true events.
• Nonfiction books are the real deal, none of that made-up stuff.
• In a world full of fiction, nonfiction stands out as a beacon of truth.

noun a large, heavy book, especially one dealing with a serious or scholarly topic

• The professor assigned a hefty tome for us to read over the break.
• I borrowed a massive tome from the library for some light reading.
• Dude, check out this epic tome I found at the bookstore.
• Her life story could fill a tome with all its twists and turns.

noun a book in physical form, as opposed to an e-book

• The university library still carries a collection of p-books for students to borrow.
• I prefer reading p-books over e-books because I like the feel of paper in my hands.
• I found a great deal on some old p-books at the thrift store.
• Her mind was like a p-book, full of stories waiting to be discovered.