Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
The Nonfiction Genre
Nonfiction is literature that is based on real people and events. Often, the author wants to inform the reader of a specific historical figure or event.
Complete the following for this assignment:
- Contemplate what you have learned about nonfiction literature, and conduct research to answer the questions on this worksheet. Be sure to use proper citations and references.
- Write 2-3 paragraphs to answer 1 of the following questions:
- For the three components of nonfiction literature, what do you think the author's intentions are for choosing one over another? Is it possible for an author to present his or her work using a combination of these components?
- Do you think active reading helps to determine the message in nonfiction literature the same way it does in fiction? Why or why not?