How is the fictional text in "The People Could Fly” different from the nonfictional text in "Crossing the River”?

“The People Could Fly” is a fictional story that uses imaginary characters and magical events to explore enslavement and the desire for freedom. “Crossing the River” is nonfiction, describing real people and events. Both texts can address the historical experience, risks, and longing for freedom, so the difference is that only the fictional text uses imaginary people.

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