Nonfiction vs Creative Nonfiction

Question 1

comprises written works based on real events.

Answer 1

Nonfiction

Question 2

This uses the techniques of literature such as narrative, plot, characterization, etc. It involves writing from personal experience or reporting on other people’s experience.

Answer 2

Creative nonfiction

Question 3

What are the types of creative nonfiction texts

Answer 3

Biography
Autobiography
Memoir
Travel writing
Food writing
Profile
Personal Essay
Literary journalism
Movie review

Question 4

this provides details regarding the life of a person or a thing in an entertaining but informative manner

Answer 4

Biography

Question 5

This tells the story of the writer’s own life.

Answer 5

Autobiography

Question 6

This focuses on an event or series of events that evoke a change of view or feelings in an entertaining way. It helps the audience to understand the author.

Answer 6

Memoir

Question 7

This records the experiences of travelers in some interesting places and circumstances. It includes vivid descriptions, illustrations, historical background, and possibly maps and diagrams.

Answer 7

Travel writing

Question 8

focuses on communicating information about food. It lets readers experience the relationship of food to man, to agriculture, nature, climate, nation-building culture, tradition, and even religion.

Answer 8

Food writing

Question 9

This takes us behind the scenes of familiar places and gives a glimpse of the inner workings of a person. The writer conveys an interpretation or perspective. It introduces unusual professions, hobbies, and personalities.

Answer 9

Profile

Question 10

This focuses on a topic through the lens of the personal experience of the narrator. It can be narrative or non-narrative. It can tell a story in a traditional way or improvise a new way. Ultimately, it should always be based on true, personal experience.

Answer 10

Personal essay

Question 11

This uses the techniques of journalism (such as interviews and reviews) in order to look outside of the straightforward, objective world that journalism creates. It uses literary practices to capture the scene/setting of the assignment or the persona of the person being interviewed. It can often be narrative or heavily imagistic.

Answer 11

Literary journalism

Question 12

This provides a short description of a film and includes the reviewer’s opinion about it. It assesses the movie’s overall quality and determines whether or not the film is worth recommending.

Answer 12

Movie Review