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Vocab
Types of nonfiction
Autobiographies
Characteristics
100
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
What is Purpose
100
The true story of a persons life, told by that person or by another person
What is Autobiography/Biography
100
An autobiography written by Mark Mathabane
What is Kaffir Boy
100
Is told from the first person point of view or form the third person point of view.
What is Autobiography/Biography
200
elements existing independently of a main text and intended to enhance readers experiences with the text
What is Text features
200
A short work that focuses on a single subject. Common types include reflective, persuasive and descriptive essays.
What is Essay
200
A feature article written by Micheal wines
What is South Africa's Decade of freedom
200
Convey information through headlines, photographs, quotations from sources, statistics and examples.
What is News/Feature Articles
300
Provides focus and direction as the writer composes the document. Helps the reader understand and remember the information.
What is Patterns of organization
300
An oral presentation of the ideas, beliefs, or proposals of a speaker.
What is Speech
300
May be formal, with an organized structure and an impersonal style. May be informal with a conversation style.
What is Essay
400
An exchange of opposite views typically a heated or angry one
What is Argument
400
Informative writing in newspapers and magazines. News articles report on recent events. Feature articles focus on human interest topics.
What is News/Feature articles
400
Often use chars, diagrams, and graphics to illustrate and clarify ideas. May include specialized jargon.
What is Functional documents
500
The action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something
What is Persuasion
500
Writing that serves a practical purpose. Types include consumer documents, such as warranties, and workplace documents such as resumes.
What is Functional documents
500
Achieves its power through effective language, as well as through the vocal variations and gestures of the speakers.
What is Speech