non-fiction

- Share what each of you are reading and why Brandon: reading, what is the what. he is reading the book, because the cover looks cool, and sounded good. Jon: reading, john McEnroe, reading his biography, because he was a tennis player and you like tennis. Corbie: not decided yet, because not decided Akbar: not decided yet, because not decided - Review what you know about the genre its real its like fun learning you can relate to it actual events better understand the truth get a different point of view something that you can actually do - Decide what you want to know re: genre Brandon: "i want to know what the what is in what the what" (Brandon Atkins) Jon: "i want to know how John McEnroe got started in his career of tennis" (Jon Kepcke) Crombie: "you want to learn about stuff, not fake stuff" (Crombie) Akbar: not decided.

Crombie- there is an introduction which helps the reader understand what they are reading Jon- started right into the book then went back to present day (flashback) Brandon- Preface started the book and explained what going on around them They all add foreshadowing as to what is going to happen,
 * How do authors write the opening of this genre?**

All- cool, vivid words- they use cool vivid words to attract the reader to the book sometimes things are as boring to keep the reader interested Characterization- is very important especially in biographies because most biographies are about one person and the whole goal of the book is to be centralized around the character, and it adds on to the importance stuff to his life which was important to the story
 * What are two master techniques in common with each of your works?**


 * Why do authors of biographies feel that their subject in their book is important to write about?**

In a biography the facts are more likely to be inaccruate, and they dont always know the person who they are writing about and the facts and they have to research facts and facts are harder to come by, an autobiography the person write themself and they often change the facts around to make the story sound more interesting and their are different points of view (master techniques).
 * what is the difference of an autobiography and a biography, besides the obvious differences?**

The authors end these genres with the a serious question and answer. and they keep us wondering with questions other unasked questions that the reader is forced to ponder upon, and then question what exactly this book is to teach us. Based on all the stories, they can be written in any way, such as short stories, a collection of novels, and autobiography, a biography, the point of view: whether its first person or third person Important master techniques in nonfiction stories are point of view because depending on what is said the point of view of the story may change, imagery is important because without it cant paint a picture in your head and illustrate what is happening, and characterization is important for describing the characters by using aspects throughout the story. Some nonfiction stories are written with short stories and primary resources, and also can be written in first person to show it from their point of view.
 * How does the middle of this Genre work?** The middle of this genre usually focuses on the factual information. Since most readers were already hooked in be the begining by whatever the author used, they are willing to read through the more boring information. People will almost never give up on a book after readign half of it. The climax occurs at this time, and will hopefully keep the reader interested.
 * Do all nonfiction books have climaxes?** After reading through most of our books we don't believe that all nonfictions have climaxes. Although most of them probably do,like Jon's for example, some of them are written in a way that a climax would not work. My book is written in a different way than Jon's. It doesn't have a story line, so there isn't really a plot structure. It is organized into several sections, each having different chapters about people who new Lincoln and what they thought of him. It is almost like reading a bunch of short stories, each one iwth its own plot structure and theme.
 * Research an aspect of your genre**- **Journals-** People keeping a diary or journal has been one of the most important things nonfiction writers have used. When someone gives a direct account of their thoughts and life occurences it is a very useful primary source. My book is made up almost entirely of journal entries and writings from people that new Lincoln. It is a great things to add to a book, but the problem is that it is not always true. People might have twisted opinions about a person or event, thus tempting them to write something different than what actually happened.
 * History**- Anthing that is factual is conisdered nonfiction. It can be presented in almost anyay, like cavemen painting things on walls. They were telling people of what events took place or what they saw.
 * What master techniques are becoming more important?** In Jon's book imagery is used by the author to tell what is going on around him. My book is basically one big characterization. Each chapter is dedicated to a different person, and how they would characterize him. As i read i think i am realizing that the point of this book is not to listen and believe everything they say, instead i am supposed to take up each of their opinions and meld them together to create a true and accurate one. Plot structure is another technique used. Alot of nonfictions can be set up just like novels, because they are actually a story. Point of view is important; depending on who is telling the story it can have an entirely different affect. People are more likely to believe an autobiography, even though that person may change things for their own benefit. Conflict is almost always important. Everything in nonfiction involves a conflict, otherwise there would be no point in anyone wrting about it.
 * How do authors end this genre?**
 * How can any nonfiction story be different from another?**
 * What are the most the most important MTs to your genre?**
 * What are key diffrneces within your genres?**