Quiz 1

Who defines this genre as “true stories well told”?

• Lee Gutkind

• William Shakespeare

• Hunter S. Thompson

• Mark Twain

• Coined the term “essais” to write about himself introspectively.

• Hunter S. Thompson
  

• Mark Twain

• Lee Gutkind

• Michael de

  montaigne

Which of the following best defines creative nonfiction?

• Fictional stories based on true events
  

• Writing that uses storytelling techniques to narrate real events and personal experiences

• Writing that adheres strictly to academic, factual writing

• Fictional stories that are entirely made up

Which of the following would most likely be considered creative nonfiction?

• A historical novel based on imaginary characters

• A biography with the author's opinions and reflections included

• A documentary-style film about nature

• A personal essay or memoir that blends fact with narrative storytelling

What is creative nonfiction?

• Fictional stories

• Nonfiction written with storytelling techniques

• A type of poetry

• A form of news reporting

This creative nonfiction work does NOT only revolve around events but it incorporates the narrator’s personal thoughts and feelings.

• personal narrative

• literary journalism

• autobiography

• autobiorgraphy

Which of the following is NOT another name for Creative Nonfiction?

• The Literature of Reality

•  Literary Journalism

• The Literature of Fantasy

• The Fourth Genre

Why is The Literature of Reality an appropriate name for Creative Nonfiction?

• Because it allows writers to invent events

•  Because it presents real-life events in a literary style

• Because it is based on fictional narratives

•  Because it does not involve storytelling

What is the main characteristic of Literary Journalism?

•  It blends factual reporting with storytelling techniques

•  It only includes fictional elements

• It does not require research or sources

•  It is purely opinion-based writing

 What term describes nonfiction writing that tells a true story in a compelling way?

• Narrative Nonfiction

  
  

• Science Fiction

• Poetry

• Mythology