CREATIVE NONFICTION - Theme and Techniques (Lesson 1)
Summary
TLDRThis creative non-fiction class introduces the concept of analyzing female techniques in texts. It defines non-fiction as compositions based on factual information, distinct from fictional narratives. The class covers various types of creative non-fiction, including personal essays, literary journalism, biographies, travel writing, and food writing. It emphasizes the importance of the five R's: real life, reflection, research, reading, and writing. The lesson also explores literary devices such as storytelling, character development, and theme, highlighting the significance of central ideas and constructing paragraphs to support the broader message of the text.
Takeaways
- 📚 Non-fiction is a broad category of compositions that are not based on fictional stories, including history, biography, instructional, humor, and philosophical texts.
- 🔍 Creative non-fiction involves incorporating factual information and personal experiences into writing, often using essay formats such as procedural, personal, literary, and descriptive essays.
- 📝 The five R's of creative non-fiction are real life, reflection, research, reading, and writing, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and thorough preparation.
- 🎨 Common literary devices used in non-fiction writing include storytelling, character development, setting, plot structure, and figurative language.
- 👤 Personal essays are written from the first-person perspective, focusing on personal experiences and lessons learned.
- 🗞️ Literary journalism essays explore issues or topics using literary devices similar to those used in fiction.
- 📖 Biographies tell the story of a person's life from birth to the present, also from the first-person perspective.
- 🌍 Travel writing involves narrating travel experiences using literary techniques and figurative language.
- 🍽️ Food writing crafts stories about food and cuisine, potentially leading to reviews and recommendations.
- 🏛️ Profiles construct life stories of people using literary devices to explore themes and provide insights.
- 🧵 Theme in non-fiction is the overarching message or idea that ties together the narrative, often supported by central ideas and key points throughout the text.
- 📐 Techniques of fiction used in non-fiction include setting, narrative arc, point of view, character development, vivid description, and the use of imagery and theme.
- 🌟 Personal reflection involves the writer's thoughts, feelings, opinions, and personal perspective, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative.
- 📝 Word choice or diction is crucial in non-fiction writing, with an emphasis on originality, connotation, and avoiding clichés and jargon.
- 🎼 Lyrical language techniques such as repetition, parallel structure, rhyme, alliteration, and assonance can enhance the sensory imagery in non-fiction writing.
Q & A
What is the main focus of today's creative non-fiction class?
-The main focus of today's class is to analyze the techniques used in a particular text, specifically focusing on the portrayal of female characters in non-fiction writing.
What is the definition of non-fiction according to the class?
-Non-fiction is a broad category of compositions that includes all books not established in a fictional account, incorporating factual information and not fictional stories.
How can creative non-fiction be classified?
-Creative non-fiction can be classified into various forms such as history, biography, instructional writing, humor, and philosophical essays.
What is the core element of non-fiction writing?
-The core element of non-fiction writing is fact, which means factual information must be included in the piece rather than made-up information.
Why is research important in non-fiction writing?
-Research is important in non-fiction writing to provide accurate and reliable information that can be used in the non-fiction piece.
What are the common literary devices used in non-fiction writing?
-Common literary devices in non-fiction writing include storytelling or narration, character or characterization, setting, plot and plot structure, figurative language, imagery, angle or point of view, dialogue, and theme.
What are the five R's of creative non-fiction?
-The five R's of creative non-fiction are real life, reflection, research, reading, and writing.
What is a personal essay in the context of creative non-fiction?
-A personal essay in creative non-fiction is a piece where the writer uses information based on personal experience or a single event that leads to significant personal meaning or a lesson learned, using the first person narrative.
What is the role of theme in non-fiction writing?
-In non-fiction writing, theme serves as the broader message of the story, running throughout the text and providing a central idea that all details support.
How can the main idea of a paragraph support the central idea of the whole text in non-fiction?
-In non-fiction, each paragraph has its own main idea that is used to support the central idea of the whole text. The main idea of a paragraph must be associated with supporting information and evidences to strengthen the overall central idea.
What are some of the techniques of fiction that can be used in non-fiction writing?
-Some techniques of fiction used in non-fiction writing include setting, narrative arc, point of view, character development, vivid description, use of imagery, theme, and poetic devices such as figurative language, simile, metaphor, symbolism, personification, and sensory imagery.
Why is personal reflection important in non-fiction writing?
-Personal reflection is important in non-fiction writing as it allows the writer to express personal thoughts, feelings, opinions, and ruminations, adding a personal perspective and depth to the narrative.
What is the significance of word choice or diction in non-fiction writing?
-Word choice or diction is significant in non-fiction writing to ensure the use of language is fresh and original, making notes of connotation and selecting words with the best meaning, while avoiding cliches and jargon.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction
This paragraph introduces the concept of creative non-fiction, emphasizing its distinction from fictional narratives by its reliance on factual information. It outlines the various forms of non-fiction, such as history, biography, instructional texts, and essays, which can encompass humor, philosophy, and personal insights. The paragraph also highlights the importance of research in providing accurate and reliable information for non-fiction writing. Furthermore, it discusses the common literary devices used in non-fiction writing, including storytelling, character development, setting, plot structure, and figurative language. The 'five R's of creative non-fiction'—real life reflection, research, reading, and writing—are introduced as key components of the genre.
🎨 Literary Techniques in Non-Fiction Writing
The second paragraph delves into the specific techniques and elements that enrich non-fiction writing, making it engaging and informative. It discusses the use of imagery, both literal and figurative, to create vivid descriptions and evoke emotions. The paragraph also touches on the significance of theme in conveying the broader message of the text. Additionally, it covers poetic devices such as simile, metaphor, symbolism, and personification, which can enhance the literary quality of non-fiction. Personal reflection, perspective, and word choice are emphasized as crucial for adding depth and originality to the writing. The paragraph concludes with a mention of lyrical language techniques like repetition, parallel structure, rhyme, and alliteration, which contribute to the musicality and rhythm of the text.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Creative Non-fiction
💡Theme
💡Central Ideas
💡Factual Information
💡Research
💡Personal Experience
💡Essay Format
💡Literary Devices
💡Five R's of Creative Non-fiction
💡Narrative Arc
💡Point of View
💡Lyrical Language
Highlights
Introduction to the theme and techniques of creative non-fiction writing.
Definition of non-fiction as compositions not based on fictional accounts.
Creative non-fiction can include history, biography, instructional texts, humor, and philosophical inquiries.
The importance of factual information in non-fiction writing.
The role of research in providing accurate and reliable information for non-fiction.
Incorporating personal experience and opinion in non-fiction writing.
Common formats for creative non-fiction outputs, such as essays.
Literary devices used in non-fiction writing, including storytelling, character development, and setting.
The five R's of creative non-fiction: real life, reflection, research, reading, and writing.
Types of creative non-fiction, including personal essays, literary journalism, biographies, travel writing, and food writing.
Green's definition of theme as a thread running throughout a literary text.
Identification of central ideas and key points in non-fiction texts.
Constructing paragraphs in non-fiction with a clear main idea and supporting evidence.
Techniques of fiction applicable to non-fiction, such as setting, narrative arc, and point of view.
The use of vivid description, imagery, and figurative language to enhance non-fiction writing.
The significance of personal reflection, perspective, and stream of consciousness in non-fiction.
The importance of word choice and diction in creating fresh and original language.
Lyrical language techniques such as repetition, parallel structure, rhyme, alliteration, and assonance.
Conclusion and appreciation for the learners' engagement in the creative non-fiction class.
Transcripts
good day learners welcome to creative
non-fiction class theme and techniques
our milk for today is analyze the female
techniques used in a particular text in
this lesson you are expected to analyze
the female techniques used in a
particular text
what is non-fiction non-fiction is a
wide kind of compositions that
incorporates all books that are not
established in an anecdotal account
creative non-fiction can be classified
in history and biography it might be
instructional it can offer publication
and humor and it can mull over
philosophical requests if a book is not
delved in a made-up story by then it is
certified
when you are reading or encountering
stories that are based from reality or
resources came from the truth you can
simply tell that it is creative
non-fiction
fact the core of non-fiction is fact
factual information shall be included in
the piece and not a made-up information
research conducting and gathering
information through research provide
accurate and reliable information that
you may use in writing your non-fiction
write-up reportage reporting documenting
the gathered information like interview
and reports help you keep records and
files for future usages
personal experience and personal opinion
since the main source of contents are
based from the personal experiences and
personal insights of the writer it makes
an easy way to write a piece
essay format the outputs in creative
nonfiction are often in essay format
examples procedural essay personal essay
literary essays and descriptive essay
the following is a list of the common
literary devices that writers
incorporate into their non-fiction
writing
storytelling or narration
character or characterization
setting atmosphere and scene
plot and plot structure
figurative language
imagery angle or point of view
dialogue and theme five r's of creative
nonfiction
real life reflection
research
reading and writing
types of creative non-fiction
personal essay the writer uses
information that is based on personal
experience or a single event which leads
in significant personal meaning or a
lesson learned that he encountered the
writer uses the first person i
the writer creates a real story within a
time or period of life
that one contributed a significant
personal meaning and truth the writer
uses the first person i in the story
literary journalism essay the writer
creates an output on an issue or topic
using the understood literary devices
such as the elements of fiction and
figurative languages the biography the
writer writes his or her own life story
from the birth to the present using the
first person i
travel writing the writer creates
article narration about travel using
literary devices and figurative
languages
food writing the writer crafts stories
about food and cuisine using literary
technique that may lead to a review and
recommendation
profiles the writer constructs life
stories of people using literary devices
theme
green defined theme as a thread that
runs throughout a whole book in a
literary text theme is the broader
message of the story in non-fiction
informational text the central ideas are
the most essential ideas
central ideas these are the most
essential ideas of a text the key points
the author wants to make the big idea
often the central idea is directly
stated near the beginning of the text
however readers may also have to infer
the central idea by determining what
point all the details come together to
support
the main ideas of individual paragraphs
will lead to the central idea of the
whole text
constructing paragraphs in non-fiction
text
each paragraph has its own main idea the
main idea of each paragraph is used to
support the central idea of the whole
text the main idea of a paragraph must
be associated with supporting
information and evidences to strengthen
the main idea techniques of fiction
number one
setting time and place and context which
provides the backdrop to the true story
number two narrative arc inciting
incident conflict and setback climax
epiphany and resolution
point of view first person i second
person you third person he or she
character development developing
character through action dialect and
description
vivid description descriptions that are
concrete and specific
use of imagery literal imagery through
description figurative imagery with
simile or metaphor
theme the meaning of the story
poetic devices figurative language
simile metaphor symbolism
personification imagery assonance and
alliteration allusion personal
reflection personal thoughts and
feelings opinions ruminations personal
perspective stream of consciousness
mediations
word choice or diction check to see that
you use language in a fresh and original
way making notes of connotation the
implied meaning of the word as well
selecting words with the best meaning
meaning refers to diction avoid using
cliches and jargon
lyrical language repetition of words
phrases and clauses parallel structure
rhyme both rhyme and internal rhyme
alliteration and accidents and sensory
imagery and that's it for today learners
thank you so much happy learning
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