Introduction To Creative Non Fiction

Question 1

is a form of writing that uses literary elements, techniques and style to narrate factual or true story, events or experiences.

Answer 1

Creative Non-fiction

Question 2

Characters are made up.

• Character personalities are a combination of qualities.

Answer 2

FICTION

Question 3

Dialogue can be made up.

Events can be made up.

The plot can be made up along the way.

Answer 3

FICTION

Question 4

• Characters are real people.

The personalities of the characters are as they are in real life.

Answer 4

CREATIVE NONFICTION

Question 5

Dialogue is verbatim or recreated to the best of the author’s ability. • Events truly happened. Written as accurately and truthful as possible. Research may be used when necessary.

Answer 5

CREATIVE NONFICTION

Question 6

■ 16th writer century French

• Coined the term “essais” to write about himself introspectively

Answer 6

MICHEL DE MONTAIGNE

Question 7

“CNF allows writer to employ the diligence of a reporter, the shifting voices and viewpoints of a novelist, the refined wordplay of a poet, and the analytical modes of the essayist.”

Answer 7

LEE GUTKIND

Question 8

What are the Elements of CNF

Answer 8

• Fact

• Extensive research

• Reportage/reporting

• Personal experience and personal opinion

• Explanation/Exposition

• Essay Format

Question 9

What are the 5 R’s of CNF
- LEE GUTKIND

Answer 9

1. CNF has a “real life” aspect.
2. CNF is based on the writer engaging in personal “reflection” about what he/she is writing about.
3. CNF requires that the writer completes research.
4. Reading
5. Writing

Question 10

What are the Guidelines in writing CNF

Answer 10

1. Research the topic.
2. Never invent or change facts.
3. Provide accurate information.
4. Provide concrete evidence.
5. Use humour to make an important point.
6. Show the reader what happened, don’t tell them.
7. Narrate the story.
8. Write about the interesting and extraordinary.
9. Organize the information.
10. Use literary devices to thell the story.
11. Introduce the essay or other work with a hook.
12. End the creative nonfiction piece with a final, important point.