In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.
Q: The character can be completely fictional or based on a real-life person .
A: 
The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person , in which case the distinction of a " fictional " versus " real " character may be made .