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What distinguishes fiction from nonfiction?
What distinguishes fiction from nonfiction?
- Nonfiction always includes supernatural elements, unlike fiction.
- Fictional texts are always shorter than nonfiction texts.
- Fiction is always set in the future, while nonfiction deals with the past.
- Fiction is based on the author's inventions, while nonfiction is rooted in fact and real events. (correct)
What is the primary purpose of informational nonfiction?
What is the primary purpose of informational nonfiction?
- To create imaginary worlds without any basis in reality
- To convey facts to readers (correct)
- To confuse readers by mixing facts and inventions
- To entertain readers with fictional stories
How does literary nonfiction differ from other forms of nonfiction?
How does literary nonfiction differ from other forms of nonfiction?
- It never includes descriptive settings or characters.
- It focuses solely on fictional storytelling without any connection to reality.
- It uses literary styles and techniques while being rooted in reality. (correct)
- It completely ignores facts and real events.
What role do characters play in literary nonfiction?
What role do characters play in literary nonfiction?
What feature of literary nonfiction refers to the where and when the story takes place?
What feature of literary nonfiction refers to the where and when the story takes place?
What is the purpose of a nonfiction essay?
What is the purpose of a nonfiction essay?
In literary nonfiction, what distinguishes a personal narrative from an autobiography?
In literary nonfiction, what distinguishes a personal narrative from an autobiography?
What feature sets literary nonfiction apart from informational nonfiction in terms of tone?
What feature sets literary nonfiction apart from informational nonfiction in terms of tone?
Which type of literary nonfiction aims to persuade the audience to adopt a particular position or action?
Which type of literary nonfiction aims to persuade the audience to adopt a particular position or action?
What is the main purpose of personal essays in literary nonfiction?
What is the main purpose of personal essays in literary nonfiction?
What distinguishes diaries from journals?
What distinguishes diaries from journals?
Which example falls under the category of personal narrative nonfiction?
Which example falls under the category of personal narrative nonfiction?
What is the key characteristic of science writing for the target audience?
What is the key characteristic of science writing for the target audience?
How does narrative journalism differ from conventional news reporting?
How does narrative journalism differ from conventional news reporting?
What sets narrative history apart from analytical history writing?
What sets narrative history apart from analytical history writing?
