Narrative Nonfiction

What is an author's purpose when writing narrative nonfiction?

• To tell a true story in an interesting way.

• To get people to buy their book.

• To inform the reader on a certain issue.

Select all types of Narrative. Nonfiction below.

• Biographies 

• Autobiographies 

• Speeches 

• Food writing 

Narrative Nonfiction follows a strict four paragraph structure.

• True

• False

When writing Narrative Nonfiction it is important to include the most important facts (who, what) first.

• True

• False

The structure of Narrative Nonfiction can be either linear or nonlinear.

• True

• False

Select the any elements below that can be found in Narrative Nonfiction.

• Setting

• Story arc

• Theme

• Subjects

Narrative Nonfiction can make up one or two elements as long as most of the story remains true.

• True

• False

Narrative Nonfiction is always told from a first person point of view.

• True

• False

When writing Narrative Nonfiction the best research is from________.

• Archival research

• Real-world research

Narrative Nonfiction is______

• Fact-based storytelling

• Persuasive storytelling

• Informative writing that embellishes the truth to be more engaging