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What type of writing combines factual reporting with narrative techniques and stylistic strategies traditionally associated with fiction?
What type of writing combines factual reporting with narrative techniques and stylistic strategies traditionally associated with fiction?
Who wrote the book 'The Years of Lyndon Johnson'?
Who wrote the book 'The Years of Lyndon Johnson'?
What is the time period covered in 'The Passage of Power'?
What is the time period covered in 'The Passage of Power'?
What is autobiography?
What is autobiography?
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What is the title of the book that is a part of 'The Years of Lyndon Johnson' series?
What is the title of the book that is a part of 'The Years of Lyndon Johnson' series?
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What event led to Lyndon Johnson becoming the President?
What event led to Lyndon Johnson becoming the President?
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Who did the 1960 nomination go to?
Who did the 1960 nomination go to?
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Why did Robert Kennedy try to force Johnson off the ticket?
Why did Robert Kennedy try to force Johnson off the ticket?
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What did Lyndon Johnson inherit after becoming the president?
What did Lyndon Johnson inherit after becoming the president?
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What did Lyndon Johnson create in the aftermath of Kennedy's death?
What did Lyndon Johnson create in the aftermath of Kennedy's death?
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What was the outcome of Johnson's presidency after his initial successes?
What was the outcome of Johnson's presidency after his initial successes?
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What is the title of Robert Caro's work that this passage is from?
What is the title of Robert Caro's work that this passage is from?
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Study Notes
Types of Creative Nonfiction
- Autobiography: a written account of a person's life written by that person
- Biography: a detailed description or account of a person's life written by another person
Literary Journalism/Reportage
- A form of writing that combines factual reporting with narrative techniques and stylistic strategies traditionally associated with fiction
- Also known as narrative journalism or new journalism
- Examples: Book Four of Robert A. Caro's "The Years of Lyndon Johnson"
The Passage of Power by Robert A. Caro
- A biography of Lyndon Johnson's life, focusing on the years 1958-1964
- Covers Johnson's move from Senate Majority Leader to Vice President, and eventually to President
- Reveals the machinations behind the 1960 nomination and Kennedy's decision to offer Johnson the vice presidency
- Exposes the animosity between Johnson and Robert Kennedy
- Portrays Johnson's feelings of humiliation and isolation as Vice President
- Describes Johnson's presidency, including his inheritance of Kennedy's staff and his ability to pass essential legislation
Lyndon Johnson's Life and Career
- Known as one of the greatest Senate Leaders in US history
- Nominated for the presidency in 1960, but lost to John F. Kennedy
- Became Vice President under Kennedy
- Became President after Kennedy's assassination
- Implemented the War on Poverty program
- His presidency was marked by both success and failure, including the Vietnam War
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Test your knowledge of different forms of creative nonfiction, including autobiography, biography, and literary journalism. Review the key characteristics of each type and identify the correct definition.
