1. Introduction to Literature Non Fiction

2. Nonfiction Prose writing that deals with real, not imagined people and experiences. Types of nonfiction –Essays –Histories Speeches, sermons, contracts, deeds, constitutions, laws, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, letters, diaries, journals.

3. Purpose and Organization The writer’s purpose or aim is what he or she wants to accomplish. ExpositoryTo informNews article, research, report ImaginativeTo entertain, enrich, enlighten, and/or use an artistic medium such as literature to share a perspective Biography, family history. Personal/expressiveTo reflectDiary entry, personal letter Persuasive/ argumentative To persuade readers to respond in some way, such as agree with a position, change a view on an issue, reach an agreement, or perform an action Editorial, petition

4. Types of writing Narration Dialogue Description Exposition Tells a story or describes events Presents words as they were spoken by people. Make use of sensory details—words and phrases that describe how things look, sound, smell, taste, or feel. Writing that presents facts or opinions in an organized manner.

5. Types of Exposition Analysis breaks something into its parts and shows how the parts are related. Classification involved placing subjects into categories Comparison/Contrast shows similarities and differences Process presents the steps in a process or gives the reader directions.

6. Nonfiction

7. What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction ?

8. Fiction Characteristics –People, places, events and times are at least partially imagined

9. Fiction Types of fiction:Types of fiction: –Short Stories –Plays, screenplays –Poetry –Epic Poetry –Novels

10. Fiction –to entertain–to instruct Purpose:

11. Nonfiction Characteristics –the author writes about real people, places, events and situations –may include the author’s opinions

12. Nonfiction Types of nonfiction: autobiographies/ biographies encyclopedias essays journalism textbooks

13. Non fiction –to entertain –to persuade –to inform Purpose:

14. Non fiction articles Answer the following questions on a blank sheet of paper while you listen to the articles about the Irish Civil War. p.231-241 1)What caused the war? 2)What was life like before the war? 3)What is life like now? 4)Which side do you think is right?