Nonfiction ElementsWrite down these words and their

definitions

Source One who or that which supplies information

or evidence

Subjective Details Descriptions that tell you a person’s

feelings, attitudes, or judgments instead of external facts.

Objective Details True to life descriptions that do not include

personal feelings or judgments.

Just the facts Ma’am.

Primary Source The original or direct source

“I saw the whole thing. A cow ran out into the street and that car had to swerve to miss it and hit the tree.”

Secondary Source One that is based on primary sources.

Her cousin’s friend’s uncle’s girlfriend said she had a nose job last year

Narrative Essay A nonfiction composition in which the writer

explores the subject by telling a true story.

Humorous Essay A nonfiction composition that gives a

writer’s thoughtful but humorous view of a subject; uses exaggeration.

hahahahaha hehehehehe

Descriptive Essay A short nonfiction composition in which an

author describes or creates a word picture of a subject.

The flowers were very beautiful. The yellows and oranges shone like headlights.

Expository Essay A short nonfiction piece that explains or

gives information about a topic.

Persuasive Essay A short nonfiction composition in which a

writer presents his or her views.

Hey good lookin’!

Connotations Words associated with ideas and images

beyond their literal meaning. The emotional associations surrounding a work or phrase.

Observation An act of noticing and recording facts and

events.