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Notes on Nonfiction

Definition and Purpose Definition of Nonfiction: Written material which reflects life through the use of details about real people and real events. Purpose of Nonfiction: To inform (describe, explain, or instruct), to persuade, to entertain

Types of Nonfiction Essay Encyclopedia articles Magazine and newspaper articles, including editorials Political cartoons Interviews Memoirs, including biographies Diaries Speeches

Author Importance of Author’s attitude: conveyed by author’s use of descriptive words and choice of detail Importance of discerning author’s main point: found by citing details and examining evidence in the written piece

Necessary Skills Tell fact from opinion Understand specialized words (jargon) Find detail that supports topic Understand organization of piece Distinguish bias Make inferences and draw conclusions

Organization of Nonfiction Chronological Compare/contrast (similarities and differences) Cause and effect (explains why something happens) Description (or listing; information provided by facts, characteristics…) Problems/Solution

Techniques Techniques of nonfiction writing: Simile and metaphor Personification Repetition Parallel structure Analogy Anecdotes Quotations (both what writer says and what experts say-testimonials) Point of view (personal bias)

Types of Essays Narrative Essay- A story that is true and the style is closely related to fiction. The author pays close attention to elements of plot structure, character development, and themes to make the story as compelling as possible. Expository Essay- Writing that informs or explains information that is factual (opinion which is based on fact). Descriptive Essay- Writing that creates a vivid picture for readers, draws readers into the scene. Makes the reader feel as though they are meeting a character or experiencing an event first hand. Persuasive Essay- Writing that tries to convince readers to do something or to accept the writer’s point of view.