Based on actual life accounts. In literature, many works are based on actual life accounts. For instance, memoirs are a form of literature that is directly based on the author's own real - life story. But there are also fictional works that draw on real - life events. Take 'To Kill a Mockingbird' for example. It is set in a real - life context of the American South during a particular era and addresses real - life issues such as racism. So, it can be said to be based on actual life accounts even though it is a work of fiction.
Fable. A fable is a type of story, usually with animals as characters, that teaches a moral lesson. So it is a synonym in the sense that it is a form of story. For example, Aesop's Fables are full of such stories.
Personal chronicle. It is like a record of a person's life over time, similar to a diary but more formal in a sense when it comes to presenting one's life story.
Relate. As in 'The author will relate the events of the historical period in his new book.' It has a sense of connecting and presenting the story elements.
Derived from real - life events. It's a simple way to express the same idea.
There are also 'book - based fiction' and 'literary fable'. Book - based fiction refers to fictional works that are often presented in the form of books. A literary fable is a type of fictional story that usually has a moral or lesson to teach, just like many fables we know from literature.
Sure. 'Built on a real - life incident' and 'constructed from a true event' are good synonyms.
One example could be in some dystopian literature. For example, in '1984' by George Orwell. Although it was written about the future at that time (the title year of 1984), it was based on Orwell's observations of totalitarian regimes in the real world. The main character Winston Smith can be seen as a 'future man' in a sense, as he lives in a world that was a projection of Orwell's fears based on real - life political situations.
The novel I just read had a very engaging plot.
Sure. One example could be the faith of those who survived a natural disaster. Their real - life experience of facing extreme danger and then being rescued or finding a way to rebuild their lives can strengthen their faith in humanity, in the power of community, and in a higher power if they believe in one. For instance, after a hurricane, people come together to help each other. This real - life story of kindness and survival can be the basis for a new - found or strengthened faith in the goodness of people.