Prose Nonfiction Flashcards
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- is a type of writing that deals with real people, real places, and real events.
- contains factual information; however, the writer can select and organize the information to suit his or her purpose.
- It usually has a purpose to express or to inform.
- Narrated from the point of view, or perspective of the author, who is real person.
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Nonfiction
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- is nonfiction prose which utilize the techniques and strategies of fiction.
- combines the authority of literature and authority of fact.
- It demands spontaneity and an imaginative approach while remaining true to the validity and integrity of the information it contains.
- differs from the fiction because it is necessarily and scrupulously accurate in the presentation of information.
- differs from traditional reportage because balance in unnecessary and subjectivity is not only permitted but encouraged.
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Creative nonfiction
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ELEMENTS OF PROSE NONFICTION
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- Style
- Tone
- Perspective
- Purpose
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- the particular way in which a writer uses language.
- reflects an author’s personality.
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Style
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the author’s attitude toward both the subject and readers or listeners.
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Tone
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the viewpoint or opinion an author expresses about the subject, either directly or indirectly.
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Perspective
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- the author’s reason for writing.
- are to inform, to persuade, to honor, to entertain, to explain, and to warn.
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Purpose
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is a short work of nonfiction. It is a short piece of writing on a single subject.
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Essay
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two (2) general types of essays
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- Formal Essay
2. Informal Essay
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- This is a serious discussion in which writer talks about the subject.
- It follows the strict structure of introduction discussion-conclusion.
- The tone of the writing is often objective.
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Formal Essay
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- This is a lighter approach that talks about a specific issue. Its purpose is usually to engage the reader in a causal discussion of the subject.
- The tone may be light or serious, and is personal most of the time.
- The language maybe informal, sometimes conversational, and the writer’s personality is often reflected.
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Informal Essay
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Other types of essays
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- Expository
- Narrative
- Persuasive
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- Highly structured
- Has impersonal style
- Presents or explains information and ideas
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Expository
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- Looser structure
- Has personal style
- Expresses writer’s thoughts and feelings
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Narrative
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- Develops arguments
- Tries to convince readers to adopt a point of view, or perspective.
- Takes into account the reader’s viewpoint to guide the arguments presented.
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Persuasive
