Elements of Nonfiction

A true story about a person's life told by that person.

A writing piece that focuses on one topic. The author's purpose is to persuade.

A reference book organized chronologically or by topic.

Writing based on real people, places and events.

A conversation between two people where questions and answers are exchanged.

A true story about a person's life told by someone else.

Written to be informative and entertaining.

A short nonfiction piece that focuses on one topic or subject. Students write these types of non-fiction texts.

Favoring of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another; a personal interest.

Nonfiction writing that explains, gives information, defines, or clarifies a concept or idea.