Nonfiction Preview

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What is objective writing?

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A type of writing where the writer sticks to the facts and presents information about a topic without revealing personal feelings or opinions.

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What is an autobiography?

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A nonfiction work in which the author tells their own life story.

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What is the author’s purpose?

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A writer’s reason for writing a particular work.

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What does perspective mean in nonfiction?

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It is closely associated with the literary term 'point of view', which refers to the angle from which a story is told.

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What is a speech?

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A type of nonfiction that is usually an oral presentation where the author can present their own ideas and opinions.

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What is subjective writing?

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A type of writing that includes personal feelings, opinions, and interpretations of the author.

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What is a biography?

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A nonfiction work that tells the life story of another person, written by someone else.

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What is the difference between an autobiography and a biography?

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An autobiography is written by the person it is about, while a biography is written by someone else.

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What is the significance of the author's tone in nonfiction?

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The author's tone conveys their attitude toward the subject and can influence the reader's perception.

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What is a news article?

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A nonfiction piece that reports on current events, providing facts and information without personal opinions.