Non-Fiction | Overview

Below is the description of non-fiction writing and how writing for non-fictional texts is different writing for fictional writing.

Description of the Textual Style

Non-fictional texts are used to inform people on how to complete a task or to learn new information. The purpose of the text is to teach the reader how to do something.

Therefore, the writing is very clear, precise, and short. Also, the writing tends to include images to demonstrate the task to ensure the reader can follow the steps.

Non-fiction Examples:

Newspapers

Recipes

Pamphlets and Brochures

Texbooks