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What is the primary focus of the weekly session discussed in the text?
Analyzing themes and techniques
How does the speaker define creative nonfiction?
A true story told in a literary way, where the plot, character development, and dialogue are important
What is another name for the genre of creative nonfiction mentioned in the text?
The fourth genre, literary journalism, or the literature of fact
Who is considered the 'Godfather of Creative Nonfiction'?
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What is the significance of Michel de Montaigne in the context of creative nonfiction?
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What is the purpose of the word association activity mentioned in the text?
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What are some reasons why writers engage in creative nonfiction, according to the speaker?
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How does the speaker distinguish between characters in fiction and creative nonfiction?
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What is the primary difference between dialogue in fiction and creative nonfiction?
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What are some examples of short forms of creative nonfiction, according to the speaker?
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What is the challenge for the next week, according to the speaker?
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What is the quote from Maya Angelou that is shared by the speaker?
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Study Notes
Here is a summary of the text in detailed bullet points:
• The speaker is excited to introduce the pilot episode of Creative Nonfiction and welcomes students to the session.
• The session will be held every Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 4:40 pm, and the topic for the week is analyzing themes and techniques.
• The speaker introduces Jerry, who will help facilitate the session, and asks students to participate in a word association activity to explore what comes to mind when they hear the term "creative nonfiction."
• Students respond with words such as "true stories," "imagination," "real life events," and "research," which the speaker affirms as correct.
• The speaker defines creative nonfiction as a true story told in a literary way, where the plot, character development, and dialogue are important, just like in fiction.
• Creative nonfiction has many names, including the fourth genre, literary journalism, and the literature of fact.
• The speaker explains that creative nonfiction is a relatively new genre, but its roots can be traced back to the 16th century, with Michel de Montaigne being considered one of the first creative nonfictionists.
• The speaker quotes Lee Gutkind, considered the "Godfather of Creative Nonfiction," who established the first nonfiction magazine, which allowed writers to contribute their essays and narratives.
• The speaker presents reasons for writing creative nonfiction, including:
‣ To write a family history or journal for future generations ‣ To share exciting, painful, or extraordinary experiences ‣ To contribute to one's writing competency ‣ To tell true-to-life events and share insights ‣ To preserve feelings and emotions about an experience ‣ To give hope or inspiration to others using one's own experiences
• The speaker discusses the differences between fiction and creative nonfiction, including:
‣ Characters: Fictional characters are based on real people, while creative nonfiction characters are real people. ‣ Dialogue: Fiction allows for made-up dialogue, while creative nonfiction requires verbatim or recreated dialogue. ‣ Events: Fiction allows for made-up events, while creative nonfiction requires true events. ‣ Plot: Fiction allows for made-up plots, while creative nonfiction requires accurate retelling of events. ‣ Research: Fiction may not require research, while creative nonfiction requires research to ensure accuracy.
• The speaker presents a checkpoint, asking students to identify whether descriptions pertain to fiction or nonfiction, and discusses the answers.
• The speaker introduces different forms of creative nonfiction, including:
‣ Short forms: personal essay, lyrical essay, travel essay or article, food article, profile, literary journalism, and vignette ‣ Longer forms: memoir, autobiography, biography, and nonfiction novels
• The speaker shares a sample of creative nonfiction, a vignette about a frog climbing on the wall of their toilet, and asks students to share their insights about the experience.- The speaker discusses the importance of being true to oneself and finding contentment, using the example of Mark and the Frog, representing being at peace with oneself.
- The speaker emphasizes the need for humans to be contented and find true peace in being content.
- The top person acting session is mentioned, with a challenge for the next week, where participants are expected to produce hundreds of outputs.
- The challenge of the week is to write a short creative summary of what was learned about creative nonfiction from the session and post it on Facebook with a picture, using the hashtag #nonfiction.
- The speaker invites participants to share their photo and be featured in the next session.
- A quote from Maya Angelou is shared, emphasizing the importance of telling one's story, no matter how dark or joyful it is, through creative nonfiction.
- The session is concluded with a thank you to everyone who tuned in, and an invitation to join again next Tuesday for another creative nonfiction session.
- The speaker mentions campus journalism and bids farewell to the participants.
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Description
Explore the world of creative nonfiction, a genre that tells true stories in a literary way. Learn about its definition, history, and forms, and discover the importance of writing creative nonfiction. This session introduces the basics of creative nonfiction and its differences from fiction.
