Nonfiction Introduction and Subgenres What is nonfiction Nonfiction

Nonfiction Introduction and Subgenres

What is nonfiction? Nonfiction – Writing that deals with real people, places and events. Literature that is not fictional. REMEMBER Nonfiction is writing and speaking about the real world. Nonfiction = NOT fiction

Three Types of Nonfiction 1. Narrative Nonfiction Tells a true to life story 2. Informational Nonfiction Explains a topic 3. Persuasive Nonfiction Encourages the reader to do or believe something

Narrative Nonfiction Narrative nonfiction tells a story. Unlike fictional stories, narrative nonfiction relates true stories and events. Uses the same story elements as fiction… • Setting • Characters • Conflict • Plot • Theme

Types of Narrative Nonfiction • Autobiography A writer tells a story from the first person perspective (I, me, etc. ) • Biography A writer tells someone else’s story from the third person perspective (he, she, etc. ) • life • Memoir A writer tells a story from a specific period in their from the first person perspective (I, me, etc. ) Narrative Essay A writer relates a true story in a short composition that is told from first or third person perspective.

Informational Nonfiction Informational writing is also called expository writing REMEMBER Expository = EXPOSE Informational writing… • Explains • Clarifies • Informs • Defines

Types of Informational Nonfiction Have you ever read: A magazine? An instruction sheet? A newspaper? If so, you have read informative nonfiction.

Persuasive Nonfiction Encourages the reader to believe or do something Argues a case or a point of view Persuasive writing includes… • The author’s opinions • Facts to support the author’s argument • A clear pro or con view

Types of Persuasive Nonfiction Have you read: An editorial? A speech? An advertisement? A petition? If so, you have read persuasive nonfiction.