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?

Narrative techniques and stylistic strategies associated with fiction Signup and view all the answers

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

To convey the themes and ideas of the story 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?

Collage structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of creative nonfiction?

Using literary techniques to tell a true story Signup and view all the answers

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

Imagination Signup and view all the answers

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

To conduct interviews and gather information Signup and view all the answers

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

It is a common output format for creative nonfiction Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a source of content in creative nonfiction?

Imagination Signup and view all the answers

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

To explain the story to the reader Signup and view all the answers

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

To explore a significant event or period in life Signup and view all the answers

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

Imagery Signup and view all the answers

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

Autobiography is written by the person themselves, while biography is written by someone else Signup and view all the answers

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

To gather information and data to support the writer's personal experience Signup and view all the answers

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

To explore a specific issue or topic using literary devices Signup and view all the answers

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

Theme Signup and view all the answers

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