Creative Nonfiction Writing Techniques
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What is the purpose of choosing a topic and linking possible questions in the prewriting stage of creative nonfiction?

  • To select the most relevant literary devices to use
  • To develop a narrative structure for the story
  • To determine the tone of the piece
  • To identify the key themes and ideas to explore (correct)

What is the term for a narrative structure that involves telling a story by weaving or combining two or more narratives?

  • Chronological structure
  • Frame structure
  • Braided structure (correct)
  • Collage structure

What is the primary difference between autobiography and biography?

  • The purpose of the storytelling
  • The person telling the story (correct)
  • The tone of the narrative voice
  • The level of detail included in the story

What is the focus of literary journalism?

<p>Narrative techniques and stylistic strategies associated with fiction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the narrative structure in creative nonfiction?

<p>To convey the themes and ideas of the story (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a narrative structure that involves using a thematic and segmented approach, combining various literary devices and techniques?

<p>Collage structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of creative nonfiction?

<p>Using literary techniques to tell a true story (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a building block of creative nonfiction?

<p>Imagination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reportage/reporting in creative nonfiction?

<p>To conduct interviews and gather information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the essay format in creative nonfiction?

<p>It is a common output format for creative nonfiction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a source of content in creative nonfiction?

<p>Imagination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of explanation/exposition in creative nonfiction?

<p>To explain the story to the reader (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a personal essay in creative nonfiction?

<p>To explore a significant event or period in life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is used to create a vivid sense of place and atmosphere in a literary text?

<p>Imagery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between an autobiography and a biography?

<p>Autobiography is written by the person themselves, while biography is written by someone else (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Research' in Lee Gutkind's Five Essential Elements of Creative Nonfiction?

<p>To gather information and data to support the writer's personal experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of literary journalism in creative nonfiction?

<p>To explore a specific issue or topic using literary devices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the broader message or idea conveyed in a literary text?

<p>Theme (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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