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Literature 6 - Wednesday, 12/16 - Nonfiction vocab test on humorous commentary - anecdote:
Humorous commentary: Writing that contains amusing
personal observations or opinions to help readers look at life a little less
seriously.
Analytical essay: A short nonfiction composition that breaks down a big
idea into parts. Helps the reader understand how the parts fit together and
what they mean as a whole.
Tribute: A literary expression of gratitude or admiration to honor
a special person. Describes a person’s traits.
Facts: Statements that can be proved true with reliable sources.
Can be verified.
Opinions: Beliefs or judgments. Not subject to verification.
Character traits: The qualities that make a person, or
even an animal, an individual.
Memoir: A biographical piece usually written by a relative or
personal friend of the subject. Can be one person’s recollection or based on
interviews and anecdotes of several people.
Anecdote: Brief story about an interesting, amusing, or strange
event.
