CNF Flashcards by Dianne Tandang

Employs the creative writing techniques of literature

To retell is true story

Creative nonfiction

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Genres of nonfiction

Life stories
Essay
Literary journalism
Writing about places and culture
Blogging

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An account of a person’s life

Life stories

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Short piece of writing based on single subject

Essay

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Reporters telling a story
Also called narrative journalism

Literary journalism

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Soft published stories online

Blogging

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Types of life stories

Memoirs
Autobiography
Biography

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Partial story of the author’s life

Memoirs

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Complete story

Combination of three greek words
AUTHOS(self) BIOS(life) GRAPHIC(writing)

Autobiography

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Life story about another person
Written in third pov

Biography

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French word “essayer” means

To try or to attempt

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Who defines essay as literary device saying almost everything about almost anything

Aldous Huxley

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Types of essay

Personal essay
Expository essay
Narrative and descriptive essay
Persuasive essay

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Intimacy and conversational
Also called as personal statement

Personal essay

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Informing or explaining
Main goal is to educate the readers

Expository essay

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Knowing by storytelling
Describe a story with sensory descriptions

Narrative and descriptive essay

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To change the reader’s mind
Also called argumentative essay

Persuasive essay

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Types of literary journalism

Feature story
Reportage
Personality profile

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In depth narrative of a news story
“Make it interesting” “Tell a story”

Feature story

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EYE report a story
First pov

Reportage

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Latin word repertoire means

To report or announce news

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Story via interview

Personality profile

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Writing about nature

Nature writing

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Describes journeys to various locations

Travel writing

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Who defines travel writing as a blend of journalism and storytelling

National geographic

Stories about food

Food writing

Types of writing about places and culture

Nature writing Travel writing Food writing

A made up story

Fiction

Forms of fiction

Novel Novela Short story

Long work of fiction 70,000 to 100,000 words

Novel

Independent related stories

Subplots

Shorter than novel but longer than short story 20,000 to 40,000 words

Novela

Brief work of section Can be read in one sitting Less than 30 pages

Short story

Genre of fiction

Mystery Horror Fantasy Science fiction Myths Legends Fairy tales Historical fiction

Involves a investigation of crime

Mystery

Aim to frighten or disgust readers

Horror

Uses magic or supernatural

Fantasy

Refers to plausible or futuristic stories

Science fiction

Based on tradition or legend Methodology gods and goddesses

Myths

Stories that features european folkloric fantasy characters

Fairy tales

Semi true story Person to person Normal human

Legend

Genre that takes place in a setting in the past

Historical fiction

Elements of fiction

Characters and characterization Plot Conflict Setting Theme Pov Tone, mood and style

Types of characters and characterization

Dynamic- changes over the force of story Static- doesn't change Round- complex/ multidimensional Flat- not very developed Has one or two traits

Sequence of event

Plot

Structure of plot

Exposition- setting, character, situation Rising action- build extension Climax- turning point, highest tension Falling action- following climax, resolution Resolution/ denouement- where the conflict resolved

Problem or struggle

Conflict Man vs man Man vs nature Man vs society Man vs himself Man vs supernatural

Time and place of a story

Setting

Central idea

Theme

Refers to the author's attitude

Tone mood and style

Person who expresses opinion, and think of them as a movie reviewer

Critic

Actual written or spoken analysis itself

Critique

"critique" originated from the french word

Kritike

Ability to determine the importance of something

Kritike

The value of peers critique

Reader perspective Skill development Community support

The sandwich method

Start positive Constructive criticism End positive

Begin with positive phrase

Start positive

Addresses areas for improvement

Constructive criticism

Conclude with appreciative words

End positive

Elements of critiquing

Content Correctness Organization Style

Evaluate the topic

Content

Review grammar or punctuation

Correctness

Assess how the text is introduced and concluded

Organization

Consider tone appropriateness

Style

Steps in writing a mini critique

Annotate as you read Identify the main point Divide and summarize

Structure of a mini critique

Introduction Summary Evaluation Conclusion

Establishes context Demonstrate understanding Offers analysis Provides personal insight

Crafting an effective conclusion

Express agreement or impact Support your position Provide overall assessment

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