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Nonfiction terms

nonfiction writing that tells about real people, places, objects, or events

biography a writer tells the story of another person’s life

autobiography a writer tells his/her own life story

memoir a brief autobiographical work in which the author recounts events she has witnessed and introduces people she has known.

essay a short non fiction work in which the writer expresses his/her personal view on a particular subject

Types of Essays persuasive essay narrative essay visual essay an essay that tells a true story visual essay an exploration of a topic that conveys its ideas through visual elements as well as language persuasive essay writing that tries to convince readers to do something or accept the writer’s point of view

Types of Essays (cont) reflective essay a type of essay in which a writer reflects on his or her own feelings about a topic of personal importance expository essay writing that explains a process or presents information descriptive essay a writer seeks to convey an impression of a person, place, or object; uses sensory details to create a portrait with words. humorous essay Seeks to entertain, but may have a serious message as well.