Lesson 1
Which of the following is NOT another name for Creative Nonfiction?
A. Literary Journalism B. Narrative Nonfiction
C. Scientific Fiction D. Literature of Fact
C. Scientific Fiction
It is a narrative technique where writers are given permission to exaggerate or alter an objective reality to enhance or clarify a meaning.
Creative License
Determine the FOS used:
"Time is a thief that steals our best moments."
Metaphor
This refers to the WHAT of your writing - the topic, subject matter, or your main idea.
Content
What refers to the writer’s point of view or position in telling the story?
Perspective
It is defined as true story told in a literary way where plot, character development, and dialogue are as important as the facts and research.
Creative Nonfiction
It is the use of descriptive language appealing to the five senses. What's the term?
Imagery or Sensory Details
Determine the FOS used:
"The wind whispered secrets through the trees."
Personification
It is how you say what you want to say. It can be formal, casual, or poetic depending on your word choice and structure.
Language
What is called the narrative's engine for authenticity?
It is a factual account of a president’s achievements, written in a neutral tone and without personal reflections.
(journalistic account, expository writing, creative writing)
expository writing
what does the term pacing refer to?
a) The number of characters in the story
b) How quickly or slowly the events in the story unfold
c) The act of giving background information to readers
b) How quickly or slowly the events in the story unfold
Determine the Imagery used:
“The bitter coffee burned my tongue.”
Gustatory Imagery
The unique personality or presence of the writer that comes through in the text.
Voice
What is a possible consequence of ignoring ethical concerns in nonfiction writing?
A. Bad reviews and revenues
B. Awards and praise
C. Loss of trust or harm to others
C. Loss of trust or harm to others
Give 1 reason why we write creative nonfiction / composition
2. You want to share exciting, painful, or extraordinary experiences.
3.You just had a profound realization or insight about an important subject.
4. You have survived a difficult childhood or adulthood.
5. You want to preserve your feelings and emotions about an experience.
6. You want to give hope or inspiration to other people.
What technique is present in these lines?
“Are you ready for the presentation?” Ana asked, adjusting her notes.
“Not really,” Mark admitted. “My mind keeps going blank every time I practice.”
“You’ll be fine,” she said with a smile. “Just breathe and trust yourself.”
Dialogues
Determine the imagery used:
“The cookies smelled buttery and sweet.”
It's a genre which narrates a personal account of specific memories or major life events, focusing more on emotional truth than full coverage.
Memoir
Give the two types of truth in creative composition
Literal Truth and Narrative Truth
Note: The truth in creative nonfiction that balances memory, perspective, and emotion rather than focusing only on factual accuracy.
Enumerate 2 of the 5Rs of Creative Nonfiction.
Write about real life
Conduct of Externsive Research
Write a Narrative
Write with a personal touch
Learn by Reading
What technique is used in this statement:
Liam tightened his grip on the old basketball. The smell of the dusty court brought him back to that summer afternoon ten years ago, when he was just a boy chasing the ball with scraped knees and wild laughter. He could still hear his father’s voice shouting from the sidelines, “That’s my son!” before the cheers drowned everything else.
Flashback
“In the middle of chaos, I found peace” is an example of what FOS?
Paradox
A story about a farmer’s struggles with land rights, written to give voice to marginalized rural workers, belongs to this CNF genre.
Testimonio
What refers to moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or actions? It involves making responsible choices that respect the dignity, privacy, and rights of real people who appear in your stories.
Ethics or Ethical Consideration (concerns)