Question

Which definition best describes the narrative nonfiction genre?
A. The narrative nonfiction genre combines elements of narrative fiction and nonfiction by describing real-life stories and events using techniques such as plot, pacing, characterization, and point of view.
B. The narrative nonfiction genre requires writers to use their imaginations and think up stories from scratch so that their works are completely original and not subject to issues of copyright and plagiarism.
C. The narrative nonfiction genre takes a popular myth and uses it to explore a relevant social issue that is popular with many readers.
D. The narrative nonfiction genre focuses on describing the lives and struggles of fictional characters within famous historical events.

Answer 1

A. The narrative nonfiction genre combines elements of narrative fiction and nonfiction by describing real-life stories and events using techniques such as plot, pacing, characterization, and point of view.

In narrative nonfiction, readers experience a narrative (or story) in much the same manner as they would within a fictional novel.  However, in narrative nonfiction, all of the information is true.  As such, nothing would be made up (fictional), it would not be based on myth, and there would be little imaginary/imaginative processes used by the author because, again, everything would be fact.  It is called “narrative” because just like fiction, narrative nonfiction would still employ the use of plot, pacing, characterization, and point of view.