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What should a creative nonfiction writer do before starting to write?
What should a creative nonfiction writer do before starting to write?
- Write whatever comes to mind.
- Create an outline. (correct)
- Avoid planning.
- Jump from topic to topic.
Which of the following is the primary purpose of an outline in creative nonfiction?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of an outline in creative nonfiction?
- To encourage disorganized thoughts.
- To confuse the reader.
- To serve as a blueprint for the essay. (correct)
- To avoid focusing on important ideas.
What does a chronological structure involve?
What does a chronological structure involve?
- Introducing flashbacks without context.
- Arrangement of events in a linear fashion. (correct)
- Ignoring the sequence of events.
- Arrangement of events in random order.
Which type of structure is ideal for 'how-to' articles?
Which type of structure is ideal for 'how-to' articles?
In which genre is the flashback structure mostly present?
In which genre is the flashback structure mostly present?
What does the parallel structure make use of?
What does the parallel structure make use of?
What influenced the collage or mosaic structure?
What influenced the collage or mosaic structure?
What kind of accounts is the collage or mosaic structure best for writing?
What kind of accounts is the collage or mosaic structure best for writing?
What does the diary structure give to the narrative?
What does the diary structure give to the narrative?
What kind of stories is the question-and-answer structure a logical choice for?
What kind of stories is the question-and-answer structure a logical choice for?
When is a frame or story-within-a-story structure best used?
When is a frame or story-within-a-story structure best used?
What are symbols in a story?
What are symbols in a story?
What may symbols come in the form of?
What may symbols come in the form of?
What might a rock be used to symbolize?
What might a rock be used to symbolize?
What might a dove be used to signify?
What might a dove be used to signify?
In George Orwell's 'Shooting an Elephant,' what does the elephant symbolize?
In George Orwell's 'Shooting an Elephant,' what does the elephant symbolize?
What is irony?
What is irony?
What does irony present?
What does irony present?
In Virginia Woolf's 'The Death of the Moth,' what struggles with death itself?
In Virginia Woolf's 'The Death of the Moth,' what struggles with death itself?
What is a figure of speech?
What is a figure of speech?
What does alliteration involve?
What does alliteration involve?
What is anaphora?
What is anaphora?
What is assonance?
What is assonance?
What is the purpose of using symbols or symbolism in creative nonfiction?
What is the purpose of using symbols or symbolism in creative nonfiction?
In creative nonfiction, are symbols actual objects that exist or existed?
In creative nonfiction, are symbols actual objects that exist or existed?
What should writers do to make a symbol noticeable in their writing?
What should writers do to make a symbol noticeable in their writing?
How do intelligent and perceptive readers understand symbols in a story?
How do intelligent and perceptive readers understand symbols in a story?
What is one way writers achieve the objective of relaying important messages to their readers?
What is one way writers achieve the objective of relaying important messages to their readers?
What is the effect of having disorganized thoughts in writing?
What is the effect of having disorganized thoughts in writing?
What do readers generally expect when engaging with written work?
What do readers generally expect when engaging with written work?
What is the primary purpose of figures of speech in writing?
What is the primary purpose of figures of speech in writing?
Which of the following can figures of speech come in?
Which of the following can figures of speech come in?
True or False: Symbols and symbolism is only found in fiction, and not creative nonfiction.
True or False: Symbols and symbolism is only found in fiction, and not creative nonfiction.
Which of the following may be a symbol in a story?
Which of the following may be a symbol in a story?
Flashcards
Chronological structure
Chronological structure
Arranging a story's events in a linear, time-based order.
Explanation-of-a-process structure
Explanation-of-a-process structure
A step-by-step narration of a process, common in how-to guides and recipes.
Flashback structure
Flashback structure
A narrative device that interrupts the present to reveal past events.
Parallel structure
Parallel structure
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Collage or mosaic structure
Collage or mosaic structure
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Diary structure
Diary structure
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Question-and-answer structure
Question-and-answer structure
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Frame, or the story-within-a-story structure
Frame, or the story-within-a-story structure
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Symbol
Symbol
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Irony
Irony
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Figure of Speech
Figure of Speech
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Alliteration
Alliteration
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Anaphora
Anaphora
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Assonance
Assonance
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Study Notes
- Structure is crucial in creative nonfiction, similar to fiction.
- A well-organized structure prevents incoherence and improves readability.
- Writers should plan and outline their work before writing.
Types of Structures
- Creative nonfiction benefits from various organizational structures.
Chronological Structure
- Events arranged linearly.
- Ideal for travelogues or trip accounts.
- Example: George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant."
Explanation-of-a-Process Structure
- Provides a step-by-step narration.
- Best for "how-to" articles and recipes.
Flashback Structure
- Shifts the narrative to the past.
- Used to develop characters or reveal plot details.
- Example: Book of Matthew in the Bible (Joseph remembering his dreams).
Parallel Structure
- Uses separate stories connected by a common element.
- Stories run side by side and occasionally intersect.
- Example: William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Collage or Mosaic Structure
- Pastes together small fragments to build a complete picture.
- Effective for accounts of disasters.
- Captures complexity and creates a sense of immediacy.
Diary Structure
- Variation of chronological structure.
- Gives a sense of immediacy and personal touch.
- Examples: Leo Tolstoy's diary entries, "Winter," from Rural Hours, and Harry Truman's Diary.
Question-and-Answer Structure
- Suitable for interview stories.
- Presents the subject's voice directly.
Frame (Story-within-a-Story) Structure
- Tells two stories, such as a physical and inner journey.
- Example: The fig tree narrative in the Bible.
Symbols and Symbolism
- Symbols represent ideas beyond their literal meaning.
- Symbols can be objects, actions, or events.
- A rock may symbolize strength.
- A dove may symbolize peace.
- A flower may symbolize beauty.
- An apple may symbolize temptation.
- Writers emphasize symbols discreetly.
- Symbols in creative nonfiction are actual objects or events.
- Example: Elephant in George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant," symbolizing the effect of colonialism.
Irony
- Figure of speech where words mean the opposite of their actual definitions.
- Situations end differently than expected.
- Irony highlights the difference between expectation and reality.
- Example: In Virginia Woolf's "The Death of the Moth," the moth symbolizes life.
Figures of Speech
- Rhetorical devices that use words and phrases in distinctive ways.
- Used to achieve certain effects using figurative language.
- Repetition of sounds or words creates a dramatic effect.
Alliteration
- Words placed together that begin with the same sound.
- Example: "Sally sells sea shells by the seashore."
Anaphora
- Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of sentences/clauses for emphasis.
- Example: "Good night and good luck."
Assonance
- Repetition of similar vowel sounds in a phrase or sentence.
- Example: "Hear the mellow wedding bells."
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