Literary Nonfiction Elements

The following can all be found in literary nonfiction except

• fictional characters

• figurative language

• sensory language

• settings

If you were reading a text written by one of the original Power Rangers in which they discuss events that occurred over their life, it would be a ______ and categorized as ______ nonfiction.

• mistake; boring

• memoir; literary

• fantasy; not

• biography; informative

Literary nonfiction...

• does not tell a true story.

• is strictly focused on giving you information.

• does not include elaborate details. 

• may include autobiographies, biographies, memoirs, and personal narratives.

Nonfiction is based on real people, places, events, or things that are proven to be true. This means they are based on...

• opinions

• facts

• words

• thoughts

What does Literary Nonfiction include?

What is your level of understanding of identifying elements of a literary nonfiction text?

• level 1

• level 2

• level 3

• level 4

Which of the following is a common element of literary nonfiction?

• Character development

• Imaginary settings

• Fictional plot

• Mythical creatures

What is the primary purpose of literary nonfiction?

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To inform and engage with factual content

• To create imaginary worlds

• To confuse the reader

Which element is NOT typically found in literary nonfiction?

• Real events

• Factual information

• Invented characters

• Personal reflection

How does literary nonfiction differ from fiction?

• It uses imaginary characters

• It is based on factual events

• It has no narrative structure

• It is written in verse