7.41 Literary Non-Fiction vs. Literature

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7.41 Literary Non-Fiction vs. LiteratureWe'll begin this week's session with a whole-class discussion. Since we're just about to finish our non-fiction books, it's a good time to pause and think critically about this genre. Take a moment and post to the discussion board below. Respond to 2 or more of these questions in a 3-5 sentence response. -How is the book you're reading different from books you've read in the past? -How is literary non-fiction different from traditional literature? -How is literary non-fiction similar to traditional literature? -How should our reading strategies change when we know that what we're reading is non-fiction? Definitions-- Literary non-fiction: Books that are based on true events. What makes these books "literary" is that they use elements of fiction to make their stories come to life such as setting, imagery, theme, characterization, etc. Literature: In this case, we're referring to "literature" as works of fiction that make us think deeper about life. Also respond to at least 2 other student's posts. Your participation in this discussion will be worth 20 points.