Non-Fiction Notes

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Which of the following statements about non-fiction writing is true? Options: Non-fiction cannot be verified by other sources., Non-fiction is primarily fictional in nature., Non-fiction is writing that tells us about real people, places, and events., Non-fiction can only include personal opinions.

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Non-fiction is writing that tells us about real people, places, and events.

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What role does dialogue play in narrative non-fiction?

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It adds realism and depth to the narrative.

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Which of the following is an example of non-fiction writing? Options: A biography of a famous scientist., A short story about friendship., A poem about nature., A novel about a fictional character.

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A biography of a famous scientist.

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Which of the following best describes narrative non-fiction?

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A type of writing that sounds like a fiction story but is about real people, places, and events.

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What is a key feature of an autobiography?

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It is written from the first-person point of view and includes the author's thoughts and feelings.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes a biography? Options: It is written in the first person and focuses on the author's feelings., It is a personal account of the author's life., It is a fictional story based on real events., It covers the most important facts and events of someone's life and is written in the third person.

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It covers the most important facts and events of someone's life and is written in the third person.

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What distinguishes a personal narrative from other forms of writing?

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It focuses on a particular event in a person's life and is written from the first-person point of view.

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How does a memoir differ from an autobiography?

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A memoir captures specific highlights or meaningful moments, while an autobiography covers the author's entire life.

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Which of the following is NOT a common text feature in non-fiction writing? Options: Table of contents, Glossary, Headings, Character development

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Character development

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What are the five types of text structure used in non-fiction writing?

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Description, sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.

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