PERIODIC TEST IN CREATIVE NONFICTION

What is the goal of nonfiction?

• To entertain and delight the readers only

• To provide the spectators with facts and data about an issue          

• To enlighten the readers and spectators with spiritual knowledge

• To provide the readers with factual, realistic stories based on true events in artistic literary form

Why is an informed opinion more trustworthy than an opinion?

• An informed opinion is based on all information from both sides of an argument.

• An informed opinion discloses more facts than an opinion.

• An opinion is a personal belief that is backed by knowledge on the subject.

• An opinion is a personal belief that is backed by knowledge on the subject.

What is a common literary convention in autobiographies?

• First-person narration: Authors recount their own experiences using 'I' and 'me.'

• Third-person narration: Authors write about the subject using 'he,' 'she,' or the subject's name.

• No specific narrative point of view is used.

• Second-person narration: Authors address the reader directly using 'you.'

What should be included in the conclusion of a biography?

• Second-person narration: Authors address the reader directly using 'you.'

• A personal opinion

• A summary of the key events

• The impact the person has on people today, why they will be remembered, and a quote from someone about them

What is the purpose of including historical and cultural information in travel and food writing?

• to criticize the food or destination

• to entertain the reader with interesting facts.

• to promote a specific destination or cuisine.

• to provide context and enhance the reader's understanding.

What is the main component of an essay?

• Introduction, conclusion, body paragraphs, transitional paragraphs

• Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, transitional paragraphs

• Introduction, thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, concluding paragraph

• Thesis statement, supporting evidence, analysis, conclusion

What is the purpose of descriptive essay?

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action

• To vividly describe a person, place, or thing using sensory details

• To provide an analysis of a complex topic

• To present arguments and counterarguments on a controversial issue

What is the significance of research in creative nonfiction?

• to avoid writing

• to confuse readers

• to ensure accuracy

• to make up stories

What is the purpose of biographies?

• To provide personal insights, reflections, and experiences of the author.

• To provide historical and cultural context.

• To offer an objective portrayal of a person's life, providing historical and cultural context.

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

What is the greatest benefit of using an outline to draft a nonfiction text or essay?

• An outline is the same thing as the first draft, so once the outline is written, the draft is done.

• Outlines allow the writer to compile information and set a direction for the essay before jumping to a first draft.

• With an outline, writers do not have to worry so much about their final product.

• Writers who use an outline always produce successful and engaging essays