Nonfiction Preview

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a nonfiction work that provides a detailed account of a person's life, written by someone else.

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What is a memoir?

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A memoir is a nonfiction narrative in which the author shares personal experiences and reflections from their own life.

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a nonfiction account of a person's life written by that person.

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What is a news article?

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A news article is a short nonfiction work that informs readers about recent events.

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What is an essay?

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An essay is a short nonfiction work that discusses a specific topic and allows the author to express their opinions and ideas.

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What is the main difference between a biography and a memoir?

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In a biography, the author writes about someone else's life, while in a memoir, the author writes about their own life.

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What type of nonfiction focuses on a single topic and can include the author's opinions?

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An essay.

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What type of nonfiction tells the life story of someone else?

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A biography.

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What type of nonfiction is primarily intended to inform about recent events?

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A news article.

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What is the purpose of a memoir?

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The purpose of a memoir is to share personal experiences and insights from the author's life.