Types of Personal Writing

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Lyrical language involves the use of repetition of words, parallel structures, and sensory images to create an emotional impact on the reader.

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Inverted sentences involve placing the main idea and clause at the beginning of a sentence.

False

Compound-complex sentences consist of multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

True

Interrogative sentences typically express statements of fact.

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Using cliches and jargon is recommended when aiming for sentence variety in writing.

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Setting refers to the events or actions that drive a story.

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Theme is the overall message that the author communicates through the story.

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Personal experience and personal opinion are not relevant in writing nonfiction pieces.

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Reportage involves documenting gathered information like interviews and reports.

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The plot of a story refers to the physical location where the events take place.

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Point of view in storytelling refers to the time period in which the story takes place.

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Creative Nonfiction always follows the same plot structure as fiction, including an inciting moment, rising action, climax, and denouement.

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Nonfiction is solely based on fictional stories and does not deal with reality.

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The essence of originality is not important in Creative Nonfiction; it only focuses on retelling events factually.

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Memoir is an example of a genre that falls under the Subject of Creative Nonfiction.

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Nonfiction/Literary Narrative Fiction does not incorporate any creative literary styles or techniques.

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Creative Nonfiction is not beneficial for honing writing skills, problem-solving skills, or artistic self-expression.

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A braided structure in nonfiction text involves telling a story by weaving three narrative stories.

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The collage technique in constructing paragraphs uses a thematic and continuous approach.

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The frame structure in nonfiction text involves telling a story by opening with a particular scene or reflection only.

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Narrative with flashback is a technique that doesn't involve reflection in storytelling.

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Scene and summary is considered one of the least important techniques in constructing nonfiction text.

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In prewriting for nonfiction writing, it is not necessary to link possible questions to be answered after choosing a topic.

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A memoir is written in the third person point of view.

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Literary journalism essays focus on creating fictional stories within a specific time period of the author's life.

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An autobiography typically covers the writer's life story from birth to present.

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Travel writing involves crafting articles about food and cuisine.

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Profiles are written to construct life stories of individuals.

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The central idea in nonfiction informal texts is synonymous with the theme of a literary text.

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Lyrical language involves the use of repetition of words, parallel structures, and sensory images to create an emotional impact on the reader.

Inverted sentences involve placing the main idea and clause at the beginning of a sentence.

Compound-complex sentences consist of multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Interrogative sentences typically express statements of fact.

Using cliches and jargon is recommended when aiming for sentence variety in writing.

Setting refers to the events or actions that drive a story.

Theme is the overall message that the author communicates through the story.

Personal experience and personal opinion are not relevant in writing nonfiction pieces.

Reportage involves documenting gathered information like interviews and reports.

The plot of a story refers to the physical location where the events take place.

Point of view in storytelling refers to the time period in which the story takes place.

Creative Nonfiction always follows the same plot structure as fiction, including an inciting moment, rising action, climax, and denouement.

Nonfiction is solely based on fictional stories and does not deal with reality.

The essence of originality is not important in Creative Nonfiction; it only focuses on retelling events factually.

Memoir is an example of a genre that falls under the Subject of Creative Nonfiction.

Nonfiction/Literary Narrative Fiction does not incorporate any creative literary styles or techniques.

Creative Nonfiction is not beneficial for honing writing skills, problem-solving skills, or artistic self-expression.

A braided structure in nonfiction text involves telling a story by weaving three narrative stories.

The collage technique in constructing paragraphs uses a thematic and continuous approach.

The frame structure in nonfiction text involves telling a story by opening with a particular scene or reflection only.

Narrative with flashback is a technique that doesn't involve reflection in storytelling.

Scene and summary is considered one of the least important techniques in constructing nonfiction text.

In prewriting for nonfiction writing, it is not necessary to link possible questions to be answered after choosing a topic.

A memoir is written in the third person point of view.

Literary journalism essays focus on creating fictional stories within a specific time period of the author's life.

An autobiography typically covers the writer's life story from birth to present.

Travel writing involves crafting articles about food and cuisine.

Profiles are written to construct life stories of individuals.

The central idea in nonfiction informal texts is synonymous with the theme of a literary text.

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