Realistic fiction includes stories about people, places, times, and events that could be real, but are not. Writers of realistic fiction often use sensory images to help readers feel that they are in the real place or time.

Events in realistic fiction often occur in the order they happen, or in chronological order.

As you read, look for words that appeal to your five senses. Use the words to help you visualize the scene. Visualizing the scene helps you understand the text better.