What did the ancient Greeks turn to in order to understand how the world operated?
books and encyclopedias
gods and goddesses
stories and legends
rulers and laws

authors choose a genre based on their purpose. fiction works well for teaching a lesson, as in fables. however, presenting facts and opinions in nonfiction might be a better way to present information. when authors begin to write, they think about what they want the reader to understand or experience. while fiction may be the best genre for storytelling, nonfiction may be the most clear for sharing facts, so both genres have merits.