Nonfiction Genres

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What is a nonfiction genre?

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A nonfiction genre is a category of writing that is based on real events, people, and facts.

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a nonfiction book that tells the story of a person's life, written by someone else.

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What is a reference book?

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A reference book is a nonfiction book that provides factual information, such as encyclopedias or dictionaries.

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What is literary nonfiction?

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Literary nonfiction is a genre that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives.

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Can you give an example of a nonfiction genre?

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Examples of nonfiction genres include biographies, reference books, and literary nonfiction.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is made-up stories, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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What type of book would you read to learn about a famous person's life?

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You would read a biography.

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What type of book would you use to look up a word?

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You would use a reference book, like a dictionary.

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What is the purpose of literary nonfiction?

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The purpose of literary nonfiction is to inform or entertain while telling true stories.

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What genre would a cookbook fall under?

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A cookbook is considered a nonfiction genre because it provides factual information and instructions.