Elements of Nonfiction

What is Nonfiction?

• Writing about real life.
• Writing about made up stories.
• Writing about persuading others.
• Writing that informs.

Why are forms of Nonfiction written?

• They are written only to entertain.
• They are written for one or more purposes, or reasons.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

Nonfiction expresses the writer's unique point of view. What is point of view?

• A writer's perspective about a subject.
• A writer's purpose for writing.
• The sequence of events.
• The place and time that the story occurs.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is tone?

• The writer's feelings.
• The purpose for writing.
• The attitude through words and phrases used by the author.
• The sequence of events.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.RI.6.4

The use of specific words to convey specific meanings is called?

• Point of View
• Author's Purpose
• Imagery
• Word Choice

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The use of vivid details that appeal to the five senses is called?

• Imagery
• Word Choice
• Organization
• Point of View

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.3D

A story about the writer's own life, told by the writer is called?

• Essay
• Memoir
• Autobiography
• Speech

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

A ________ describes one or more meaningful events and may express strong feelings.

• essay
• diary
• speech
• memoir

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CCSS.W.6.3A

CCSS.W.6.3B

A ________ is a personal record of events and experiences. Most are updated regularly.

• essay
• diary
• speech
• memoir

An _______________ is a brief description of the high points of a person's life.

• autobiographical sketch
• talk
• speech
• essay

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2