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?
Contemplate what you have learned about nonfiction literature, and answer the following questions:
Note: Use your course materials and resources to complete this assignment.
Question 1: What classifies a piece of writing as nonfiction?
Provide a minimum of 2 classifications.
Question 2: What are ways that nonfiction differs from fiction?
Provide a minimum of 2 answers.
Question 3: What are ways that nonfiction is similar to fiction?
Provide a minimum of 2 answers.
Question 4: What are the three components of nonfiction literature?
List the components.