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Non Fiction Writing By: Kendyl L. (Role of Author ((author's style-…
Non Fiction Writing
By: Kendyl L.
Organization
Compare/Contrast
Cause/Effect
Cronological
Role of Author
author's style- the way he or she puts ideas into words
"Branch Ricky opened a door, and Jackie Robinson stepped through it." P. 397
author's mood- overall feeling, created by the essay or article
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author's purpose-reason for writing, will help the writer decide what details to include
Inform
It was 1945, and world war II had ended. Americans of all races have died for their country. Yet black men were still not allowed to play in the major leagues. The national pastime was loved by all American,but the major leagues were for white men only." P. 395
Reflect
" I learned a great new many words that day. I do not Remember what they all were;but i do know that mother, father, sister, teacher, were among them-words that were to make the world blossom for me,"like Arons rod, with flowers."P.381
Persuade
"I do not know if it will take a constitutional amendment to keep our baseball traditions alive, but if we forsake the great Americana of broken-bat singles and pine tar, we will have certainly lost our way as a nation" P. 403
Entertain
" PARIS. There's electricity,there's water, there's gas. There's...life,Mimmy. Yes ,Life; bright lights, traffic, people, food... Don't think I've gone nuts ,Mimmy."P. 360
author's influence- the author's heritage, culture, and personal beliefs
"Hey! You know who won the Yugovision Song Contest?! EXTRA NENA!!!???" P. 351
My Reflections
Types of Details
anecdotes
"New Orleans was the first real city they had ever seen. Their eyes must have popped as the great harbor came into view, jammed with the masts of ailing ships from distant ports all over the world."P. 414
statistics
" Robinson was 28 years old, and a superb athlete. In his first season in the Negro Leagues, he hit .387." P.396
opinion
"By 1804 Salem was a gohst town. It would have been forgoten if Abraham Lincoln hadn't gone ther eto live when he was young, penniless, and ambitious."P. 420
facts
"On April, 15-opening day- 26,623 fans came out to Ebbets Field." P. 396
"Monday, June 29,1992"P. 356
"Robinson signed with the Dodgers and went to play in the minors in 1946. Ricky was right-fans insulted him, and so did players. But he performed brilliantly and avoided fights. Then in 1947 he came to the majors"P. 396
Anne, from Water, was an inspiration to me because she never gave up on Helen. She kept going and kept teaching her no matter what. Even though Helen threw temper tantrums she went through it. She was a strong and brave woman.
presents details in time order, from first to last-or sometimes from last to first
shows the ways in which 2 or more subjects are similar and different
shows the relationship among events
The shooting started around noon...The gunfire was getting worse, and we couldn't get over the wall to the Bobars. P.353
"I am profoundly grateful to her- and to the wisdom of Dr. Dorman..." P. 325
