Nonfiction Subgenres

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What is a genre?

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A genre is a category or group of text.

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What is nonfiction text?

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Nonfiction text is a text that gives information about a topic.

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What are the two main types of literature?

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Fiction and nonfiction.

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What is fiction?

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Fiction is a genre that includes made-up stories with characters and events.

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What is nonfiction?

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Nonfiction is a genre that includes factual information and real events.

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a nonfiction subgenre where a person writes about their own life.

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a nonfiction subgenre where someone writes about another person's life.

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What is informational text?

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Informational text is a nonfiction subgenre that provides facts and information about a specific topic.

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What is persuasive text?

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Persuasive text is a nonfiction subgenre that aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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Can a book be both fiction and nonfiction?

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No, a book is either fiction or nonfiction, but it can include elements of both.