English Essentials - Nailing Non-Fiction - Finer Details of Analysing Non-fiction Texts (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)

This video tutorial explores the analysis of non-fiction texts, dividing them into written, verbal, and visual categories. It discusses the structure and techniques used in each category to appeal to logos, ethos, and pathos. The tutorial provides examples and explains how these techniques are applied in different forms of non-fiction, such as essays, speeches, and documentaries.

What are the three groups of non-fiction writing mentioned in the lesson?

Describe the overall structure of written non-fiction.

How do writers appeal to pathos in their non-fiction texts?

What is the purpose of using hypothetical examples in non-fiction writing?

Explain the difference between historical examples and quantitative examples.

What role do expert opinions play in establishing ethos in non-fiction writing?

What techniques do verbal non-fiction writers use to appeal to pathos?

Discuss the importance of pacing in verbal non-fiction.

How does visual non-fiction differ from written and verbal non-fiction in terms of structure?

What are some common techniques used in documentaries to appeal to logos?