2.1 Reading Non-Fiction and Literary Non-Fiction Texts

• Literary non-fiction uses storytelling techniques to engage readers.


  True
• Non-fiction uses creative writing techniques to engage readers.

  False
• Non-fiction presents factual information without creative writing techniques
• Literary non-fiction authors use a detached tone.

  False
• Literary non-fiction combines factual information with storytelling techniques.
• Match the type of non-fiction with its example:

  Non-fiction ↔️ Textbooks

  Literary non-fiction ↔️ Memoirs
• What type of evidence do non-fiction authors use?

  Factual, statistical
• Order the typical structure of a non-fiction text:

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Body sections

  3️⃣ Conclusion
• The intended audience of a text does not influence its style.

  False
• The purpose of non-fiction is to inform, educate, or persuade
• In non-fiction, authors use formal, objective, and impersonal language
• In literary non-fiction, authors use figurative, emotive, and personal language
• Arrange the structural elements of a non-fiction text in their typical order:

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Body

  3️⃣ Conclusion

  4️⃣ Subheadings/Sections
• In non-fiction, purpose refers to the author's goal: to inform, persuade, entertain, or reflect
• Match the non-fiction genre with its characteristics:

  News Article ↔️ Formal, objective, factual

  Autobiography ↔️ Narrative, reflective, intimate

  Textbook ↔️ Formal, structured, authoritative
• Non-fiction and literary non-fiction are distinct but overlapping
• Non-fiction aims to inform, educate, or persuade
• Literary non-fiction has a formal, objective style.

  False
• Non-fiction language is formal, objective, and impersonal.
• Non-fiction authors take a formal, objective, and impersonal approach.
• What is the purpose of literary non-fiction?

  Inform, educate, engage
• Non-fiction authors use a reflective and engaged tone.

  False
• Non-fiction authors use emotive language to engage readers.

  False
• The purpose of a non-fiction text is the author's goal for writing.
• Non-fiction presents factual information without creative writing techniques
• Match the non-fiction type with its examples:

  Non-Fiction ↔️ Textbooks, news articles, reports

  Literary Non-Fiction ↔️ Memoirs, essays, biographies
• Literary non-fiction authors use more personal and emotive language compared to non-fiction authors.

  True
• Literary non-fiction aims to engage readers through storytelling rather than just informing them.

  True
• Match the structural element of a non-fiction text with its purpose:

  Introduction ↔️ Sets the context and outlines the main points

  Body ↔️ Presents key arguments and evidence

  Conclusion ↔️ Summarizes the main points

  Subheadings/Sections ↔️ Breaks up content into manageable chunks
• Understanding the purpose and intended audience influences the style and vocabulary of a non-fiction text.

  True
• Match the genre with its example:

  Non-Fiction ↔️ News articles

  Literary Non-Fiction ↔️ Essays
• Literary non-fiction combines factual information with storytelling techniques.
• Literary non-fiction often uses anecdotes as evidence.


  True
• Non-fiction presents factual information without creative writing techniques.


  True
• The language of non-fiction is formal, objective, and impersonal.
• In literary non-fiction, the author's presence is prominent.
• What is the purpose of the conclusion in a non-fiction text?

  Summarize key points
• Match the genre with its purpose:

  Non-fiction ↔️ Inform, educate, persuade

  Literary non-fiction ↔️ Inform, educate, engage
• Non-fiction and literary non-fiction are overlapping genres of writing.


  True
• The tone of non-fiction is authoritative and detached