The video tutorial covers narrative nonfiction, including biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, and historical fiction. It explains the characteristics of each type, such as the perspective and scope of the narrative. Biographies are written by someone else in third person, while autobiographies and memoirs are first-person accounts. Historical fiction, though fictional, is based on real events. The video includes exercises to identify these text types and concludes with encouragement to analyze various texts.

Which of the following is NOT a type of narrative nonfiction discussed in the introduction?

• Memoir

• Science Fiction

• Autobiography

• Biography

What perspective are biographies typically written in?

• Third person

• Second person

• First person

• Omniscient

Which text type is typically written by someone other than the subject?

• Autobiography

• Memoir

• Biography

• Historical Fiction

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an autobiography?

• Written by someone else

• Covers the entire life span

• Written in third person

• Provides personal insights

What is a common feature of both biographies and autobiographies?

• Chronological order

• Covers a specific event

• Entirely fictional

• Written in first person

Which type of text is most likely to include the author's personal feelings about certain topics?

• Biography

• Autobiography

• Historical Fiction

• None of the above

How does a memoir differ from a full autobiography?

• It is fictional

• It is written by someone else

• It focuses on specific events or relationships

• It covers the entire life span

What is the primary focus of a memoir?

• A specific event or relationship

• The author's entire life

• Fictional events

• The life of someone else

What is the main difference between a memoir and a biography?

• Biographies are fictional

• Biographies focus on specific events

• Memoirs are written by someone else

• Memoirs are more personal and focus on specific events

What is a defining feature of historical fiction?

• It is written in first person

• It covers a person's entire life

• It is based on real events and includes fictional elements

• It is entirely fictional