1. Six Elements of Literary Nonfiction
Write this LABEL & 9/19 READING SECTION.
Six Elements of Literary Nonfiction
Write this definition on the top of your next blank page in your READING SECTION.
Notes/
Literary nonfiction (also known as creative nonfiction or narrative nonfiction) is a genre of writing that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives.

2. Warm-Up: Draw the following chart in your Reading
Six Elements of Literary Nonfiction
Element
Notes
Character
(skip 3-5 lines between each label for you to add notes)
Dramatization
Style
Audience
Tone
Sensory Language

3. Character Non-fiction contains characters within the story.
Real people as characters
Developed with the same tools/ techniques as fictional characters.
Rely reader empathy and contain sympathetic/interesting characters
Authors characterize the non-fiction character by including physical details & descriptions behavior, & dialogue.

4. Dramatization Nonfiction stories must be true & interesting
They revolve around conflicts & dramatic moments to create emotional connections
Journalistic nonfiction based on reporting, uses a conflict/ dramatic event
Drama engages the reader
Drama makes the text more compelling

5. Style Style is the expression of the writer’s personality on the page.
Style consists of: views, prejudices, biases, expertise, wisdom, & knowledge
Style includes:
Word choice or diction.
Each word has a dictionary meaning (denotation).
Each words also has a connotative (implied meaning.)

6. Style
Style includes:
Voice Literary nonfiction usually features a strong sense of the author's presence.
This is a unique voice that reflect the author’s personality and attitudes.
The writer’s voice is revealed in the thoughts, feelings, reflections shared on the page
Literary nonfiction relies on the building blocks of scene, summary, and personal reflection, to tell a true story,
Voice is key in attracting & holding readers’ attention

7. Audience Audience is who you are writing for.
Audience determines the following:
what information is included
the appropriate tone & language
how the information is arranged & communicated
what kind of supporting details are necessary for the reader to understand the text.
Audience is NOT whoever reads the text.
Audience is the group of people that the writer intends to reach.

8. Tone
Tone is the writer’s attitude toward the subject, reader, or himself/herself.
Dialogue indicates tone (not what you say but how you say it)
Tone can is established by:
the author, a narrator, a character, or a personified thing.
To identify the tone- imagine how it would sound if spoken aloud.
Look for tone by identifying negative and positive ideas
Tone is revealed by thoughts, actions, words said, & descriptions
Texts contain more than one attitude/tone in a text
Tone reveals emotional content, so the words used to describe tone identify emotion.

11. Sensory Language
Sensory language uses details to add color & depth to writing. It helps readers visualize the scene a writer is setting.
Sensory writing:
makes writing more realistic & descriptive.
integrates the five senses (sight, hearing, feeling, tasting, and smelling)
gives a visual connection to the reader
creates a sensory experience
engages readers
creates an emotional connection between the reader & characters or subject matter of the article.

12. Final Chart should be similar to the one below.
Six Elements of Literary Nonfiction
Element
Notes
Character
Literary nonfiction characters are REAL PEOPLE
They are represented in writing with the same tools and techniques as fictional characters.
The author must introduce and characterize the person including physical details and descriptions of their behavior.
Dramatization
The literary nonfiction must not only be true but also interesting enough to be worth the read
Should be centered around conflicts and dramatic moments
Has the the same emotional beats of fiction
Style
Style is the expression of the writer’s personality on the page
The writer brings their–views, prejudices, biases, expertise, wisdom, knowledge, etc
Writing style includes: word choice and diction, sensory language, and tone.
Audience
Knowing your audience helps you to make decisions about how you should arrange information,
The audience is the group of people you want to educate or communicate with.
Knowing your audience helps you know which supporting details will be necessary for the reader to understand what you are presenting
Tone
writer’s attitude toward the subject, reader, or himself/herself
there is not one attitude or tone of voice in a text, but multiple
the words we use to describe tone out to be words that help us identify emotions.
Sensory Language
The use of details from the five senses to add color and depth to writing
Creates a feeling of first-hand experience, which leads to a more engaging experience for readers.
Most authors use sensory language to create an emotional connection between the reader and the characters in the story