Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Relating to Readers

Writers of fiction attempt to connect with others through shared storytelling.

Part 1

Write 2–3 paragraphs that answer the following:

• Define fictionin your own words.
• Do you read any books in this genre? Why or why not?
• Pick 1 subgenre of fiction, and describe it.

Part 2

Write 2–3 paragraphs to answer the following:

• Why read fiction?
• Is it entertaining? Why or why not?
• Is it educational? Why or why not?
• What do you learn about others through reading their work?
• What is active reading? How does this help the reader determine the author’s message?