Literary Nonfiction

Text written in a narrative / fiction structure that

provides information.
BIOGRAPHYinformation about someone elses life
AUTOBIOGRAPHYinformation about the authors
own life
Look for

Person/Subject Who is the subject of the
biography? What are their traits?

Motivation / Goal What does the main person
want?

Problem What is the main challenge the person
faces?

Solution How does the person overcome the
challenge?

Lesson Learned What message or theme can we
learn from how the person
overcomes their challenge?
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