Exploring Nonfiction Literary Genres

This video tutorial introduces the concept of literary genres, focusing on nonfiction. It explains the pronunciation and meaning of 'genre', differentiates between nonfiction and fiction, and explores various types of nonfiction such as biographies, autobiographies, and articles. The video also discusses the importance of evaluating the trustworthiness of sources, especially online, and highlights subject-specific nonfiction books that present factual information.

How is the word 'genre' correctly pronounced?

• jeen-ruh

• jen-ruh

• jon-ruh

• genre

What does the French word 'genre' mean?

• Story

• Chapter

• Type or style

• Book

Which of the following is true about nonfiction?

• It is made up

• It is factual

• It is imaginary

• It is fictitious

What does the prefix 'auto' in 'autobiography' mean?

• Life

• True

• Oneself

• Story

Which of the following is a true story of someone's life written by another person?

• Autobiography

• Biography

• Article

• Fiction

What is the main purpose of writing an article?

• To entertain

• To tell a story

• To describe in detail

• To inform quickly and clearly

What should you do to verify the trustworthiness of an online article?

• Believe it immediately

• Ignore it

• Ask parents, teachers, or a librarian

• Assume it's false

What are captions used for in articles?

• To confuse readers

• To add more text

• To add humor

• To explain images

Which of the following is an example of a subject-specific nonfiction book?

• A fictional story

• A book on how train engines work

• A biography of a celebrity

• A fantasy novel

What additional feature do subject-specific nonfiction books often have to help with understanding?

• An index

• A preface

• A table of contents

• A glossary