Forms of Nonfiction Writing
Contains personal thoughts or reflections
What is Letters/ Journals?
writing that is meant to evoke laughter
what is Humorous writing?
Presents details in time order
What is chronological organization?
Refers to an author’s use of words and writing style
What is tone?
The life story of someone that is written by another person
What is a Biography?
writing that is meant to convince the reader to adopt a particular point of view
What is persuasive writing?
Shows the ways in which two or more subject are similar and different
What is comparison and contrast organization?
(Personality) creates a writing style
What is voice?
A writer’s account of his/her own life
What is an Autobiography?
Tells about real-life experiences
What is narrative writing?
Shows the relationship among events
What is causes and effect organization?
Nonfiction works written for television, radio, magazines, or newspapers
What is a Media Account?
Appeals to the five senses
What is descriptive writing?
Identifies a problem and then proposes a solution
What is problem and solution organization?
Short nonfiction works about a particular subject
What are essays and articles?
Breaks a large idea into parts to help the reader see how they work as a whole
What is analytical writing?