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, essays, and articles.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of nonfiction writing?

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Novel

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What does the term 'perspective' refer to in nonfiction reading?

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Perspective in nonfiction refers to the point of view from which the information is presented.

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Define 'essay' in the context of nonfiction.

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An essay is a short piece of nonfiction that examines a single subject or limited topic.

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a type of nonfiction that provides information about a person's entire life.

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What is a memoir?

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A memoir is a type of nonfiction that focuses on specific experiences or events in a person's life.

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What is the purpose of an expository text?

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The purpose of an expository text is to inform, explain, or describe a topic to the reader.

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What is a speech in nonfiction?

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A speech is an oral presentation where the author presents their own ideas and opinions.

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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 main characteristic of a news article?

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A news article provides factual information about current events or issues.