Types of Nonfiction
This form of nonfiction writing provides a detailed account of a person's life, often highlighting their achievements and impact on society.
What is a biography?
This term refers to the process by which an author reveals the personality and traits of a character in a story.
What is characterization?
This literary device involves hints or clues about what will happen later in a story, often creating suspense or anticipation for the reader.
Kate Braestrup works as this type of professional, helping families cope with grief.
What is a chaplain?
In "Unusual Normal," Ishmael Beah recalls playing this game with his friends, which provided a temporary escape and mimicked the realities of war without the actual danger.
What is paintball?
This type of nonfiction writing presents an author's argument or perspective on a specific topic, often reflecting personal opinions and insights.
What are essays?
This element describes the sequence of events in a story, typically including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
What is plot?
This term describes a situation in which the outcome is significantly different from what was expected, often highlighting a contrast between appearance and reality.
What is irony?
Kate Braestrup reflects on the loss of her husband, who was this type of professional.
What is a state trooper?
This is where Ishmael Beah lived and grew up before emigrating to the United States at 17 years old.
What is Sierra Leone?
This genre of nonfiction focuses on a specific aspect or period of a person's life, offering deeper insights and personal reflections.
What is a memoir?
This narrative element encompasses the time and place in which a story occurs, influencing the mood and events of the narrative.
What is setting?
This literary element involves the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers visualize scenes and emotions in a story.
What is imagery?
Kate Braestrup uses this personal story to help baby game wardens learn how to help families cope with grief.
What is the death of her husband?
What tragic event did Ishmael Beah experience growing up?
What is a civil war?
This form of nonfiction aims to inform the public about current events and issues, often relying on investigative reporting and interviews.
What is journalistic writing?
This term refers to the perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person, second-person, or third-person.
What is point of view?
This literary device uses an object, character, or event to represent a larger idea or concept, adding deeper meaning to the narrative.
What is symbolism?
Kate Braestrup tells the story about a young girl who wants to see her cousin. When Nina does see him, what nickname does she say?
Who is Andy Dandy?
Ishmael Beah was forced to take on this job as a child as young as thirteen.
What is a soldier?
This type of nonfiction writing tells a true story, often focusing on personal experiences or events in a compelling, narrative format.
What is narrative nonfiction?
This element represents the underlying message or central idea that the author conveys through the narrative.
What is theme?
This element refers to the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or forces).
What is conflict?
"Just walk fearlessly into the house of mourning, for grief is just ___ squaring up to its oldest enemy. And after all these mortal human years, ___ is up to the challenge."
What is love?
In "Unusual Normal," Ishmael Beah reflects on his loss of this during his childhood.
What is innocence?