Module 9: Nonfiction

Nonfiction is a literary genre in which the content is based on facts, and/or real people and places. Many types of nonfiction exist, including narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive. In this module, you will examine each of these four types to learn what makes them similar and different. In your final grammar topic, you will learn about parallel structure. Parallel structure allows writers to express ideas that are parallel, or equal. Adding this tool to your grammar toolbox will help improve your writing.

Getting Started

As you will learn in this topic, nonfiction is made of several different sub-genres, including including narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive writing. Each of these types of nonfiction have their own characteristics. In this non-graded activity, complete the maze to learn just a few bits of information about nonfiction. Make sure to stay on the path and stop at each of the "stations" for a preview of this module. Click the player button to get started.

Key Vocabulary

To view the definitions for these key vocabulary terms, visit the course glossary.