Survey of Important Literary Terms - Nonfiction

Nonfiction Literarture

• refers to written works that are based on real events, facts, and information.

• Imaginary stories created with fictional characters and plots.

• Short, fictional narratives exploring a specific theme or idea.

• Personal accounts of one's life, focusing on specific aspects or periods.

Functional Texts

• Written pieces designed to provide practical information and fulfill specific tasks or purposes.

• Literary works focused on exploring philosophical ideas and critical analyses.

• Short, anecdotal narratives capturing personal experiences and observations.

• Creative works with imaginative elements, such as fictional stories and poetry.

Literary Nonfiction

• Imaginative and fictional narratives exploring various themes and characters.

• Short, factual accounts of historical events presented in a straightforward manner.

• Personal reflections and anecdotes focusing on the author's experiences and emotions.

• Presents facts about subjects but employs literary elements such as descriptive language and dialogues. They can be opinionated (Authors POV).

Essays

• A literary work that focuses on developing or explaining a central idea or concept.

• Written works that present factual information in a straightforward manner.

• Personal reflections and anecdotes focusing on the author's experiences and emotions.

• Short, fictional narratives exploring various themes and characters.

Memoir

• Literary compositions that provide a detailed account of specific aspects or periods of the author's own life.

• Literary compositions that express the author's thoughts, opinions, or arguments on a particular subject, often in a structured and formal manner.

• Written works that blend factual information with narrative elements, employing literary techniques for artistic expression.

• Personal reflections and anecdotes focusing on the author's experiences and emotions.

Objectivity

• Writing basing an opinion on fact rather than unpersonal feelings or beliefs.

• Creating a subjective viewpoint based on individual experiences.

• Presenting information in a clear and engaging manner.

• Expressing personal opinions and emotions without bias.

Subjectivity

• Writing Basing an opinion by personal opinions, taste or beliefs.

• Providing a balanced and impartial perspective without personal bias or prejudice.

• Literary compositions that provide a detailed account of specific aspects or periods of the author's own life.

• compositions that express the author's thoughts, opinions, or arguments on a particular subject, often in a structured and formal manner.

Central Idea

• The primary focus or main point that the author is conveying.

• A brief summary of the plot or storyline.

• A secondary theme explored within a literary work.

• Offering a viewpoint based on individual experiences and feelings.

Author’s Purpose

• The primary reason or intention behind the author's writing.

• The chronological order of events in a narrative.

• The geographic or cultural background of the author.

• The style and tone used by the author in a literary work.

Authors Tone

• The general attitude of the author towards the subject he/she is talking about.

• The geographic or cultural background of the author.

• The primary reason or intention behind the author's writing.

• The primary focus or main point that the author is conveying.