Nonfiction Elements

What is the definition of:

Nonfiction

• based on real accounts of people, places, things, ideas, experiences or events.

• a detailed account of a persons life, made by another author.

• a collection of memories written by an individual about an important period of his or her life.

• an account of a person's life written by that person.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the definition of:

Biography

• influenced by the authors opinion on the subject.

• a detailed account of a persons life, made by another author.

• a collection of memories written by an individual about an important period of his or her life.

• an account of a person's life written by that person.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the definition of:

Autobiography

• This point of view is influenced by the authors opinion on the subject.

• a detailed account of a persons life, made by another author.

• This point of view contains only facts.

• an account of a person's life written by that person.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the definition of:

Subjective Point of View

• This point of view is influenced by the authors opinion on the subject.

• a detailed account of a persons life, made by another author.

• This point of view contains only facts.

• provides definitions information and facts about a specific subject.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the definition of:

Objective Point of View

• This point of view is influenced by the authors opinion on the subject.

• aims to defend an opinion and convince readers of the authors position over a given issue.

• This point of view contains only facts.

• provides definitions information and facts about a specific subject.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the definition of:

Expository Nonfiction

• aims to defend an opinion and convince reader's of the author's position over a given issue.

• is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

• is used to convince a person by calling for the reader's moral convictions

• provides definitions, information and facts about a specific subject.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of:

Persuasive Nonfiction

• aims to defend an opinion and convince reader's of the author's position over a given issue.

• is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

• is used to convince a person by calling for the reader's moral convictions

• is used to convince a person by using vidid images that influence the readers feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of:

Ethical appeal (Ethos)

• refers to the way nonfiction writing is organized

• is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

• is used to convince a person by calling for the reader's moral convictions

• is used to convince a person by using vidid images that influence the readers feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of:

Logical Appeal (Logos)

• refers to the way nonfiction writing is organized

• is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

• is used to convince a person by calling for the reader's moral convictions

• is used to convince a person by using vidid images that influence the readers feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of:

Emotional Appeal (Pathos)

• refers to the way nonfiction writing is organized

• is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

• certain details that emphasize or illustrate some points.

• is used to convince a person by using vidid images that influence the readers feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5