Literary Nonfiction Review

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What point of view is a biography typically written in?

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Third person.

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Define a biography.

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A story about a real person's life written by another person.

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What distinguishes an autobiography from a biography?

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An autobiography is written by the person whose life is being described.

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What is the primary focus of a memoir?

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A memoir focuses on a specific chunk of time or multiple events in a person's life.

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True or False: Non-fiction can include personal views of real people.

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True.

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What is the main characteristic of literary nonfiction?

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It presents factual information in a narrative format.

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How does a memoir differ from an autobiography?

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A memoir focuses on specific experiences or events, while an autobiography covers the entire life of the author.

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What are some common forms of literary nonfiction?

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Biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, essays, and travel writing.

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What is the purpose of literary nonfiction?

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To inform, entertain, or persuade while presenting factual information.

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What is the significance of the author's perspective in literary nonfiction?

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The author's perspective shapes the narrative and influences how the information is presented.