Nonfiction Preview

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What is nonfiction writing?

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Nonfiction writing is a genre of writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biographies and essays.

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Which of these is NOT a type of nonfiction writing?

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Novel.

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a detailed description of a person's life, including their experiences, achievements, and contributions.

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a self-written account of the author's life.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why a writer composes a particular work.

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What is a memoir?

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A memoir is a collection of memories that an individual writes about moments or events in their life.

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What does 'perspective' mean in nonfiction?

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Perspective in nonfiction refers to the point of view from which the author presents information.

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What is expository writing?

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Expository writing is a type of nonfiction writing that aims to inform, explain, or describe a topic.

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What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?

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A biography is written by someone else about a person's life, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves.

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What is the significance of point of view in nonfiction?

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Point of view in nonfiction affects how information is presented and interpreted by the reader.