Module 8: Nonfiction

Authors can convey real life events and facts through the use of nonfiction writing. While many types of nonfiction exist, in this module you specifically learned about narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive writing.

Narrative nonfiction has many similarities to narrative fiction; however, it tells a story that is based on facts and reality. Descriptive nonfiction often tells a story as well; however, the main focus is in the details that captivate the readers’ five senses, and allow them to better understand the events, the environment, and the people involved in the story. A third type of nonfiction you studied is expository, which provides readers with information about a particular topic. Finally, in persuasive nonfiction, the author takes a position on an issue. Regardless of the type of work you read or write, it is important to keep in mind the need for parallel structure. This type of grammar technique helps clarify the meaning of sentences for readers through the use of patterns within the sentence.

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