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Nonfiction

Purposes of Nonfictional Writing

To inform

To express an opinion

To persuade

To entertain

Types of Nonfictional Work

Autobiography—story of a person’s life written by that person

Examples: journals, diaries, memoirs

Types of Nonfictional Work

Biography—story of a person’s life written by a third party

Person who writes these types of works are called biographers

QUESTION: how might biographies differ from autobiographies?

Types of Nonfictional Work

Essays—a brief composition that offers an opinion or insight on a topic Formal and Informal

Types of Nonfictional Work

True Life Adventures—accounts of actual heroic deeds or adventures

Types of Nonfictional Work

Informative Articles—presents factual information about a subject

Tips for reading nonfiction

Always be aware of the point of view!

ALWAYS be aware of the writer’s purpose

Distinguish FACT from OPINION

Consider the writer’s tone. Is it sarcastic? Is it amusing? Need to know this to understand the piece.