How is literary nonfiction similar to fiction

Nonfiction is factual information.  Things like magazine articles, newspaper stories and textbooks are examples.

Fiction is invented – something that is imaginary. Things like short stories, novels, mysteries – because they contain the elements of a story. 

the tale of “aunty misery” written by judith ortiz cofer , is a folk tale about an old woman who earns immortality by tricking death . the cost of immortality however, is that her life will stay the same. from this tale it becomes clear that death is a necessary evil and is inevitable in life.  

question: which theme is found in the tale of "aunty misery? ”

answer: a. death may not seem friendly, but he should be treated kindly.