Understanding Non-Fiction Writing Concepts

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.

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

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

• Scripts

• Journals

• Poetry

• Novels

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

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

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

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

• Letters

• Journals

• Novels

• Biographies

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

• Descriptive

• Narrative

• Informational

• Argumentative

Which type of non-fiction writing presents facts and explains a process?

• Narrative

• Argumentative

• Descriptive

• Informational

Which type of non-fiction writing conveys a real experience?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Descriptive

• Informational

What is the purpose of text features in non-fiction?

• To confuse the reader

• To add fictional elements

• To make the text longer

• To highlight important information