Which of the following is a traditional, and perhaps inaccurate or misleading idea, of what nonfiction writing is?
A. Writing that is a product of a writer's imagination, and an invention
instead of actual fact or history
B. Writing that is concerned with factual information and depicts
things as they actually are or were
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above

A. Writing that is a product of a writer's imagination, and an invention instead of actual fact or history

Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer.

It is the traditional, and perhaps inaccurate or misleading  idea, of what nonfiction writing is.

Nonfiction writing is the type of writing that has to do with actual and factual events or situations that written to inform or inspire readers. Fiction writing is the writing that has to do with the imagination. It is usually unreal and non-factual.  

Saying that nonfiction is the writing that is a product of the writer's imagination is misleading and inaccurate.

answer: it means that he would rather write than preach.

explanation: its what it says