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Principles, Elements, Techniques, and Devices of CNF

This document discusses the principles, elements, techniques, and devices of creative nonfiction. It identifies key literary elements like narration, characterization, setting, plot structure, figurative language, imagery, point of view, dialogue, and theme. It also outlines specific techniques writers can use like creating anticipation, propulsion, compressing time, and letting emotion guide the story over linear time. The final sections provide rubrics and exam coverage for grading a film assignment, focusing on elements, story flow, acting skills, and meeting deadlines.

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Principles, Elements, Techniques, and Devices of CNF

This document discusses the principles, elements, techniques, and devices of creative nonfiction. It identifies key literary elements like narration, characterization, setting, plot structure, figurative language, imagery, point of view, dialogue, and theme. It also outlines specific techniques writers can use like creating anticipation, propulsion, compressing time, and letting emotion guide the story over linear time. The final sections provide rubrics and exam coverage for grading a film assignment, focusing on elements, story flow, acting skills, and meeting deadlines.

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PRINCIPLES, ELEMENTS,

TECHNIQUES, AND DEVICES OF


CREATIVE NONFICTION
LITERARY
ELEMENTS
STORYTELLING/NARRATION

The writer needs to be able to tell his/her story.


A good story includes an inciting incident, a
goal, challenges and obstacles, a turning point,
and resolution of the story.
CHARACTER

The nonfiction piece often requires a main


character.

Example: If a writer is creating his/her memoir,


then the writer is the central character.
SETTING AND SCENE

The writer creates scenes that are action-


oriented; include dialogue; and contain vivid
descriptions.
PLOT AND PLOT STRUCTURE

These are the main events that make up the


story. In a personal essay, there might be only
one event. In a memoir, there are often several
significant events.
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

The writer often uses simile and metaphor to


create an interesting piece of creative nonfiction.
IMAGERY

The writer constructs “word pictures” using


sensory language. Imagery can be figurative or
literal.
POINT OF VIEW

Often the writer uses the first person “I.”


DIALOGUE

These are the conversations spoken between


people. It is an important component of creative
nonfiction.
THEME

There is a central idea that is weaved through the


essay or work. Often, the theme reveals a
universal truth.
TECHNIQUES
CREATE ANTICIPATION

Set up the action to come. To create the momentum


that will keep readers turning the page, setting up
future action is vital. This means letting us know in
Chapter 3 that in Chapter 4 an important dinner will
take place. Tell us not only that this dinner will
occur, but why it matters, what’s at stake.
CREATE PROPULSION

Make your scenes have consequences.


COMPRESS TIME

Limit the amount of time you cover. This is one


of the most central elements of effective
storytelling. “Real” time progresses in a linear
fashion, one day to the next.
Let emotion and event, not the
passage of time, prompt your story

Don’t be bounded by the calendar. This is


another key element of strong dramatic writing.
OUTPUT
FILM
- 5-7 MINUTES
- Based on real life story
- 10-12 Members
Passing: JANUARY 15, 2020 – WEDNESDAY
Letter: Tomorrow (January 8, 2020)
FILM
RUBRICS FOR GRADING (LETTER):
Elements – 20 Points
Flow of the Story – 15 Points
Grammar – 10 Points
Technical/Format (800-1000 words – Arial 12, spacing 1) – 10 Points
Passed on or before the deadline – 10 points
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Points
Title of the Story: Ex. Crayons, Basket, Book, Watch, Paper
Folder (short), short bondpaper, fastener (pick a color of your group)
FILM
RUBRICS FOR GRADING:
Elements – 20 Points
Flow of the Story – 20 Points
Emotional Content – 15 points
Acting Skills – 15 Points
Costumes and Props – 10 Points
Overall Performance – 10 points
Passed on or before the deadline – 10 points
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100 Points
FILM
EXAM COVERAGE:
Fiction and Nonfiction (definitions)
Three Main Forms of Fiction (Novel, Novella, Short Story)
Forms of Nonfiction (definitions and examples of each)
Prose, Short Story and Flash Fiction (definition and number of words)
Elements of a Short Story (definitions/Enumerate)
Drama, Genres of Drama (definitions)
Elements of Film

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