Understanding Non-Fiction Writing Concepts

Understanding Non-Fiction Writing Concepts

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at non-fiction as a literary genre, discussing its various forms such as letters, journals, biographies, autobiographies, media accounts, essays, and articles. It explains the three types of non-fiction writing: argumentative, informational, and narrative. The tutorial also covers the main elements of non-fiction, which include organization and the author's purpose. Finally, it outlines the four main purposes authors have for writing non-fiction: to explain, entertain, inform, and persuade.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a non-fiction genre?

A fairy tale

A science fiction story

A biography of a historical figure

A fantasy novel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common form of non-fiction that includes personal thoughts and reflections?

Scripts

Journals

Poetry

Novels

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an autobiography?

A collection of essays

A fictional story about a famous person

A life story written by someone else

A personal account of one's own life

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a biography?

A personal account of one's own life

A collection of essays

A life story written by someone else

A fictional story about a famous person

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an essay in non-fiction?

To tell a fictional story

To add fictional elements

To discuss a topic and express personal feelings

To confuse the reader

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a form of non-fiction?

Letters

Journals

Novels

Biographies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of non-fiction writing aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint?

Descriptive

Narrative

Informational

Argumentative

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