Understanding Essays and Prose Writing

Mr. Rowley explains different text types, including narrative and informational texts, and the distinction between fiction and non-fiction. He discusses various essay types, such as expository, persuasive, and personal narrative essays, and highlights the differences between literary analysis and book reviews. The video concludes with an introduction to prose and poetry, emphasizing their unique characteristics.

What is the primary purpose of a narrative text?

• To inform the reader

• To compare and contrast

• To tell a story

• To persuade the reader

Which of the following is an example of an informational text?

• A novel

• A car repair manual

• A poem

• A short story

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

• To persuade

• To narrate

• To inform

• To entertain

What is the primary purpose of a narrative text?

• To compare and contrast

• To persuade the reader

• To inform the reader

• To tell a story

Which of the following is an example of an informational text?

• A novel

• A car repair manual

• A poem

• A short story

What distinguishes fiction from non-fiction?

• Fiction is always a narrative

• Non-fiction is always informational

• Fiction is invented, non-fiction is true

• Non-fiction is always a narrative

What is a key characteristic of a non-fiction text?

• It is always persuasive

• It is based on true events

• It is always made up

• It is always a story

Which type of text is primarily made up?

• Non-fiction

• Informational

• Fiction

• Expository

What distinguishes fiction from non-fiction?

• Non-fiction is always informational

• Fiction is always a narrative

• Fiction is invented, non-fiction is true

• Non-fiction is always a narrative

What is a key characteristic of a non-fiction text?

• It is always persuasive

• It is always made up

• It is always a story

• It is based on true events