Types Of Prose: Non-fiction

Question 1

Is a prose that deals with real events and people.

The characters, setting, and actions must conform to what is true and they cannot be manipulated by the imagination of the writers.

Answer 1

Non-fiction

Question 2

Is someone’s account of his or her own life.

Answer 2

Autobiography

Question 3

Tells the life story of a person, written by someone else.

Answer 3

Biography

Question 4

Is a brief examination of a subject in prose, usually expressing personal or limited view of the topic.

Answer 4

Essay

Question 5

Copies the technique of a short story but the stress falls on the insights gained by the characters.

Answer 5

Narrative Essay

Question 6

Depicts vivid pictures, either of an experience, an event, an object or a process.

Answer 6

Descriptive Essay

Question 7

Makes assumptions or hypothetical statements on certain issues like the presence of life in other planets or the stock exchange.

Answer 7

Speculative Essay

Question 8

Makes philosophies on the essence of grief, joy, death, and life.

Answer 8

Scientific Essay

Question 9

Analyzes and interprets works of art- painting, architecture, sculpture, music, theater, television - and highlights their merits and demerits.

Answer 9

Reflective Essay

Question 10

Moralizes or preaches if not inspires.

Answer 10

Didactic Essay or Aphoristic Essay

Question 11

Gives us information of facts that catches one’s fancy.

Answer 11

Informative Essay

Question 12

Interprets, criticizes, incites, and shapes readers opinion on the vital issues of the day that affect the national and international scene.

Answer 12

Editorial Essay

Question 13

Presents, questions, and analyzed pressing problems affecting given society.

Answer 13

Socio-political Essay

Question 14

Presents the beauty of creation, travel from within and without to affect and illuminate awareness.

Answer 14

Nature Essay

Question 15

Essay features aspects in the life of a person that will enable us to understand his or her psyche better.

Answer 15

Character Sketch Essay

Question 16

Is a type of writing that aims to explain, describe, or inform the reader about a particular subject in a clear, logical, and straightforward way.

Its main goal is to provide a balanced, objective explanation or analysis of a topic without including the author’s opinions or personal bias.

The writer focuses on presenting facts, supporting evidence, and clear explanations to help the reader understand the topic.

Answer 16

Expository Essay

Question 17

Is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint or take a specific action. It involves presenting arguments, evidence, and reasoning to persuade the reader to agree with the writer’s perspective on an issue.

Answer 17

Persuasive Essay

Question 18

Is a type of writing that seeks to persuade the reader to accept or consider a particular point of view on a controversial issue. Unlike a persuasive essay, which focuses on convincing the reader to agree with the writer’s opinion, this essay presents a balanced view of the issue, using evidence and reasoning to support a specific stance.

Answer 18

Argumentative Essay