Non-Fiction... “Just the facts, ma’am, just the facts.

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Non-Fiction... “Just the facts, ma’am, just the facts.

Define Non-Fiction Writing about real people, events, & ideas True---factual

How Should a Reader respond to non fiction? Different approaches for different types: Look for key words, headings, etc. Examine layout, subheadings, etc. Determine TONE Read for detail Look for patterns

Types of Non-Fiction Biography Autobio. Humorous Persuasive Critical Review Expository Technical

Autobiography About self (subjective) Portion or all of life Reminiscence-accounts an experience from past

Biography About another person Get info from firsthand documents, interviews, or research Portray subject through joy, sorrow, probs.,influences

Subjective vs. Objective Subjective is factual, but the truth lies in the author’s perceptions Only disclose that which he/she chooses to tell Objective is unbiased, fact- based, and able to be proven

Humorous Essays Author’s thoughts in amusing way by: –Describe ridiculous in serious way –Use hyperbole –May use anecdotes –Sarcasm, wit, rhetoric

Persuasive Essay Tries to persuade the reader to accept an opinion

Persuasive Structures Confirmation---your side of the opinion, argument, topic Concession---acknowledging that there are other opinions or sides Refutation---poking holes in the others’ arguments

Persuasive Techniques Rhetorical Question Emotional Appeal Statistics/Facts Parallelism Repetition Descriptive language---metaphor, simile, analogy, etc.

Critical Review A judgment or evaluation Describe AND give an opinion with reasons to support the opinion Help reader notice something he/she may not have otherwise noticed. Sometimes uses Compare and Contrast techniques

Expository Essay Explains, defines, interprets an idea, event or process

Technical Readings Manuals, brochures, job memos, etc. Reading for information is the KEY here.