UNIT TWO Non-Fiction.

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UNIT TWO Non-Fiction

nonfiction Prose writing that deals with real events and people.

Types of Nonfiction Essays Exposition Description Formal Informal Exposition Informational Texts Reference Materials Articles Manuals Description Persuasive Writing and Oratory Speeches Narration Biography/Autobiography

How to determine Text Structure in a Text: Look for Author’s Purpose Examine Diction (Word Choice) Notice Key Words (TRANSITIONS)

Author’s Purpose

Purposes for writing nonfiction To inform To explain To describe To entertain To persuade

TEXT STRUCTURES

Text Structure is the Organizational Pattern found in non-fiction.

Chronological Order/ Sequence Follows a step by step approach or describes an event in the specific order as it occurred. (Describes in terms of TIME). Key Words Next, first, last, second, another, then, after, additionally, initially, before, not long after, when etc.

Spatial Order A place or event is described in with respect to its relationship to other things in terms of location. Vividly describes the topic/experience. Key Words Next, beside, around, under, above, before, (prepositional words)

Order of Importance A main idea is supported by details according to their effectiveness. Key Words For instance, for example, furthermore, in addition to, such as, also, in fact, Most importantly

Cause and Effect A writer relays an occurrence (Effect) and the factors leading to the occurrence (Cause) Key Words Consequently, therefore, as a result, thereby, leads to, because, this lead to, since, may be due to

Comparison/Contrast A writer discusses the similarities and differences associated with two ideas/objects. Key Words However, unlike, like, by contrast, yet, in comparison, although, on the other hand, instead of, unless, not only-but also, different from, similar to