Introduction to Nonfiction Literature

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Introduction to Nonfiction Literature
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Definition Literature that is based on true
events and/or people.
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ReferenceUsed for researchWritten to
informThree most common types 1.
Encyclopedia 2. Dictionary/Thesaurus 3. Textbook
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PeriodicalsPublished periodicallyContain
articles Written to inform or persuade,
depending on the publicationThree main types
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1. Newspaper

• The Birmingham News
• The New York Times
• The Eagle Inquirer

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2. Magazines

• Seventeen
• Sports Illustrated
• Time

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3. Professional Journal

• Teaching Tolerance (Education)
• Journal of Agricultural Economics (Agriculture)
• Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics (Law)

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EssayCan be based on research or personal
experienceWritten in paragraph-usually 5 or
moreWritten to inform, persuade or entertain
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BiographyWritten about one persons life or
main eventHas a plotWritten to inform
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• Other forms of Nonfiction

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InterviewRecorded word for word May be
written in bullet format or like a
dramaWritten to inform or entertain
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Letters

• Usually meant for one person
• Exception Letters to the editor.

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Diary or Personal Journal

• Daily account of events
• Usually meant for the authors eyes only.
• Blogs

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