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Literature Analysis, Nonfiction Characteristics

nonfiction, fiction, autobiography, biography, diary, essays, editorials, speeches, book reviews, journal, memoir, author's argument, use of details, inference, literal

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nonfictionliterature based on fact
fictionis made-up
autobiographyStory of a person’s life, as told by that person
biographyStory of a person’s life told by another person
diaryAutobiographical record of the writer’s actions, feelings, and thoughts
essays, editorials, speeches, book reviewsStatements of fact or opinion; editorials in newspapers/magazines; speeches are oral
journalRecord of events and ideas but of a less personal nature
memoirAutobiography that covers a certain period of time
technical writingWeb sites, letters, forms, advertisements, manuals, guides, resumes, research papers, questionnaires, surveys, documents, etc.
author's argumentauthor presents ideas and facts to back up main ideas, theses, opinions, observations, or recommendations
use of detailsfacts, ideas and quotations provide a precise, accurate approach
inferencethe act of concluding or judging based upon evidence
literaltrue to fact; not exaggerated; actual or factual


Teacher
English Language Institute
Valdosta, GA

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