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What is a written account of a person's life written by that person?
What type of writing combines factual reporting with narrative techniques and stylistic strategies traditionally associated with fiction?
What type of writing is a first-person account by a person who has faced instances of social and political inequality, oppression, or marginalization?
What is a personal account of a journey to another country or place?
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What type of writing evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a work?
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What is a website containing short articles called posts that are changed regularly?
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Study Notes
Types of Creative Nonfiction
- An autobiography is a written account of a person's life written by themselves.
- A biography is a detailed description or account of a person's life.
- Literary journalism/reportage combines factual reporting with narrative techniques and stylistic strategies, often based on direct observation, investigation, or thorough research and documentation.
- A travelogue is a personal account of a journey to another country or place, which can be either a factual report or a narrative story supported by images.
- A reflection essay examines and observes the progress and meaning of a writer's individual experiences, similar to a journal about thoughts on a specific topic.
- True narratives are objective accounts of something, such as journalistic reports.
- A blog is a website containing short articles called posts that are changed regularly.
- A testimonio is a first-person account by someone who has faced instances of social and political inequality, oppression, or marginalization.
- A critique is a critical discussion or review that describes, summarizes, and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a work.
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Test your knowledge on different forms of creative nonfiction, including autobiography, biography, literary journalism, and more. Learn about the characteristics and examples of each form.
