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literature
Regarding the difference between fiction and nonfiction, which statement is most accurate? A. Nonfiction writers are more often free to move about in time and space. B. Literary fiction does little except inform and specify. C. Nonfiction writers are free to embellish the ...
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 11:19pm by rich

5th grade math
The library has 2,000 books. The books are sorted 500 children,fiction and nonfiction. There are 200 more fiction than nonfiction. How many fiction and nonfiction books are there? There are 950 fiction books and 550 nonfiction books is my answer how would I write an equation ...
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 6:46pm by Jill

Reading
Explain the diferent between expositorty nonfiction and narrative nonfiction?
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 5:30pm by Angel

nonfiction
nonfiction when does the narrative of sojourner truth take place?
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6:16pm by Anita

English
In John Hersey's "A Noiseless Flash," what are some fiction and nonfiction techniques that he uses? And how do these effect the reader? I know the character development is a fiction technique, and the uses of facts and statistics are nonfiction techniques, but i ...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 6:07pm by Carlie

Literature
In John Hersey's "A Noiseless Flash," what are some fiction and nonfiction techniques that he uses? And how do these effect the reader? I know the character development is a fiction technique, and the uses of facts and statistics are nonfiction techniques, but i ...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 5:49pm by Carlie

english
Redarding the difference between fiction and nonfiction, which statement is most accurate A.writers of non fiction have no need to express passionate opinion B.nonfiction writers are more often free to move about in time and space C.nonfiction writers are free to emblish the ...
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 3:06pm by Anonymous

Literacy
It means that people should talk about what they really know and have intensely experienced. Check this site. http://www.victorianweb.org/courses/nonfiction/thoreau/sloger.html
Friday, September 25, 2009 at 10:15pm by Ms. Sue

English/Literature
If you don't remember any, read through several of these search results: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=fiction+nonfiction+techniques&oq=fiction+nonfiction+techni&aq=0K&aqi=g-K2g-bK1&aql=&gs_l=hp.1.0.0i30l2j0i8i30.1542....
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 3:45pm by Writeacher

nonfiction
any
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:53pm by zavier

nonfiction
which pyramids? When?
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:53pm by bobpursley

nonfiction
a dessert
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 4:12pm by zavier

nonfiction
20 is D
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Dee

BOOKS.. english
Explain how John Hersey blended characteristics of fiction and nonfiction in Hiroshima. How does this combination of genres help Hersey convey his feelings about the atomic attack on Hiroshima? Write a short essay that explains your answer. Support your ideas with details from...
Friday, March 11, 2011 at 3:39pm by tara

nonfiction
Right.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 2:58pm by Ms. Sue

nonfiction
Right.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 2:50pm by Ms. Sue

nonfiction
Right.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 2:28pm by Ms. Sue

nonfiction
In the early 1800's
Monday, March 14, 2011 at 9:35pm by bobpursley

nonfiction
matthias is a example of
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 9:15am by mattie

english
http://www.google.com/search?q=fiction+techniques&aq=f&oq=fiction+techniques&aqs=chrome.0.57j0l3j62l2.3659&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 and http://www.google.com/search?q=nonfiction+techniques&aq=f&oq=nonfiction+techniques&aqs=chrome.0.57j0l3j62l2....
Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 5:32pm by Writeacher

English
"both contain fictional elements" <~~ this is not true. Be crystal clear on these definitions: http://www.answers.com/fiction http://www.answers.com/nonfiction
Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 6:55pm by Writeacher

nonfiction
what were the accomplishments of queen hatshepsut?
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 8:08pm by zavier

nonfiction
why was the reign of ramses 2 so successful?
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:54pm by zavier

nonfiction
why did the egyptians embalm bodies
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:45pm by zavier

nonfiction
kool, 100%! thanx kourtney!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by anon

nonfiction
- kourtney all r right Thanks
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Anonymous

nonfiction
the best in this kind are but shadows'' is
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Anonymous

nonfiction
wow very confusing
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by hunter

Reading
Links on narrative nonfiction: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=narrative+nonfiction&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq= Links on expository nonfiction: http://www.usd246.net/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/02/22/43fcd2ceedde4 http://www.geocities.com/...
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 5:30pm by GuruBlue

nonfiction
what items were found inside pyramids ?
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:53pm by zavier

nonfiction
why was the nile so valuable for trade and transportation
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:30pm by zavier

nonfiction
you rock just made a 100!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Ben R.

nonfiction
When does the Narrative of Sojourner Truth take place?
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 5:35pm by Anonymous

nonfiction
Just took test... Thanks Naadiya. 100%
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Alex

nonfiction
When does the Narrative of Sojourner Truth take place
Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 11:19am by nene

nonfiction
write a small paragh about caravan
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 4:12pm by zavier

nonfiction
when does the narrative of sojourner truth take place
Monday, March 14, 2011 at 9:35pm by anita

NONFICTION
1. When does the Narrative of Sojourner Truth take place
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 1:53am by antioch

Literature
Try some of the following sites, please, for information: http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=fiction+%26+nonfiction+techniques+in+John+Hersey%27s+A+Noiseless+Flash Sra
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 5:49pm by SraJMcGin

nonfiction
just took test 100 answers are crrect
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by jake

nonfiction
why did the egyptians have such great respect for the pharaohs ?
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 8:10pm by zavier

nonfiction
I just took the test and got a hundred the answers are a a b c c b d a a c c a b d b c c d c b
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Lauren

nonfiction
Thanks Kourtney Just took test and got 100%
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Jacquie

nonfiction
I disagree. Socrates was noted for telling men to "know thyself."
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 3:08pm by Ms. Sue

nonfiction
Tecumseh was a cheif of the A.pequot B.pawnee C.shawnee D.chocataw my answer is C
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 2:28pm by Anonymous

nonfiction
How would you like us to help you with this assignment? What kind of caravan?
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 4:12pm by Ms. Sue

Poetry, Part 2
nonfiction when does the narrative of sojourner truth take place?
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6:16pm by Anita

nonfiction
kourtney is completly correct just took test 100%
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by william

nonfiction
We don't do homework for students. If you post your answers, we'll be glad to check them.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Ms. Sue

literature
Regarding the difference between fiction and nonfiction, which statement is most accurate?
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 10:18pm by jada

nonfiction
actually 20 is b naadyia had the right answers sorry dee
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by brian

Nonfiction
What does Seattle say about integrating white and Native American cultures?
Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 11:20am by Anonymous

nonfiction
What does seattle say about integrating white and native american cultures?
Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 9:08pm by shirley

english
when writing an essay about a nonfiction book what tense should i use
Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 8:57pm by stephen

nonfiction
kourtney is correct...Just took the test and got 100%(: Thanksss(:(:
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Julieeee

litureature
Regarding the difference between fiction and nonfiction, which statement is most accurate?
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 11:44am by rich

literature
Regarding the difference between fiction and nonfiction, which statement is most accurate?
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 10:18pm by rich

litureature
Regarding the difference between fiction and nonfiction, which statement is most accurate
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 11:44am by tamika

nonfiction
I've checked your first 9 answers. Numbers 3 and 5 are wrong. I'm not sure about 6 and 8 -- but will research them.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Ms. Sue

early childhood education
A poem that does not ryme is called: a. free verse. b. narrative. c. a lyric. d. nonfiction.
Friday, February 15, 2013 at 3:34pm by angie

nonfiction
OK, Xavier. We've given you answers to several questions. Now it's your turn. I'll be glad to comment on your answer.
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 8:10pm by Ms. Sue

literature
yo i need the answers to this test and Poetry, Part 2, Nonfiction. is shizo688 at yah00 d0t c0m
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 11:17pm by Buck

Good Reads? 6th and 7th grade
There are lots to select from in these sites: http://www.google.com/search?q=6th+7th+grade+nonfiction+recommendations&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGLL_en___US379
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 7:28pm by Writeacher

nonfiction
it was valuable for trade and transportation because they could grow many crops near it after it is flooded and they can also travel in boats by the help of Nile
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:30pm by running.from.myself

nonfiction
in "life without principle," thoreau writes, "i would have had him deal with his privatest experience, as the poet does." what does this statement mean?
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 3:08pm by Ashley

nonfiction
No Ms. Sue... you're wrong.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Big Daddy Yum Yum

literature
D is the answer, because it is the only accurate answer involving nonfiction writers.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 11:19pm by Lalavava Astronomonov

nonfiction
In the statement "there was snow on the ground,..and a large old-fashioned sleigh was seen to drive uo to the door of the late Col. Ardinburgh" is an example of?
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Anonymous

nonfiction
In emphasizing the importance of individual thinking and basing one's beliefs on one's own experiences, Sojourner shows she has much in common with
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Anonymous

nonfiction
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Is this a proper name? Is it capitalized? It could be many things, including perhaps even a misspelling of the Spanish word for the Book of Mathew in the Bible! What made you ask the question?
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 9:15am by SraJMcGin

English
Can someone please read the intro to my essay and tell me if it makese sense? The topic of the essay is to see whether nonfiction novels can equal or surpass fiction novels. THE BATTLE OF BOOKS: FICTION VS. NONFICTION What makes a book good to read? Is it the fact that ...
Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 6:44pm by Adeola

nonfiction
hey Mrs. Sue is just trying to get people to do their own work. its so lazy that you guys have to sit here and copy everyones work for every test.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Danielle

nonfiction
Thoreau writes "When our lives cease to be inward and private ,conversation degenereates" to because A.seeking an advantage over others B.a fantasy about fiction C.mere gossip D.mindless and sterile my answer is C
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 2:58pm by Anonymous

nonfiction
1.A2.A3.B4.C5.C6.B7.D8.A9.A10.C11.C12.A13.B14.D15.B16.C17.C18.D19.C20.B JUST DID TAST!!!!!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by kourtney

nonfiction
I checked five more -- 12, 13, 14, 16, and 20. Numbers 12 and 14 are wrong.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Ms. Sue

Book recommendation?
Please tell us your grade level and interests. Do you want a nonfiction book -- or do you want fiction that is not fantasy? We'll try to help you if we know more about you. However, your librarian can probably help you the most.
Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 8:55pm by Ms. Sue

english
Give two examples of each of the following elements of fiction and nonfiction from the texts you’ve read in Units 1, 2, and 3. Characters: Plot: Conflict: Setting: Point of View: Theme: Style: Tone: Perspective: Bias: Purpose:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 4:36pm by Akeem

4th grade
I have to answer questions about Parts of a nonfiction book. example:second entry in index Where on line can I find a book that I can look in the entire book.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 2:17am by Janice

english
Which of these is true of the novel form when it was first introduced? 1.Its status as an art form was questioned. 2.It appealed to the highly educated. 3.It was nonfiction rather than fiction. 4.It satirized the working class. i think its 2? am i right?
Monday, January 24, 2011 at 9:13pm by Ron

nonfiction
Please use *an* example rather than *a* example please. Thank you.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 9:15am by Brandon

nonfiction
1a 2a 3b 4c 5c 6b 7d 8a 9a 10c 11c 12a 13b 14d 15b 16c 17c 18d 19c 20 b. Just took the exam online. Penn foster
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Debra

English
What fiction techniques have you learned? What nonfiction techniques have you learned? Which do you think apply to this story?
Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 5:32pm by Ms. Sue

English-Social Studies
Can anyone recommend a good book about the Middle east? It can be either fiction or nonfiction. We have to read it and report on it for both English and Social Studies. Thanks.
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 9:12pm by Brainy

nonfiction
Thoreau writes that people should be "mining themselves for gold." By this he is stating, in another way, the ideal of Socrates, which was to A. know thyself. B. deny thyself to learn what is valuable. C. live and let live. D. put first things first
Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 1:20am by Linda

grade and interests
I am in 9th grade. I love books like Harry Potter, Eragon, Eldest, Lord of the Rings, ... just fantasy/ fiction in general. Either nonfiction or fiction that's not fantasy would be fine, yes. Thanks
Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 8:55pm by Anonymous

poetry
Read these sites for help in writing narrative poems. http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/poetry/narrative.html http://www.publicbookshelf.com/nonfiction/writing-text/narrative-poetry http://whitney05.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Write-a-Narrative-Peom
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 8:12pm by Ms. Sue

nonfiction
Thoreau writes that people should be "mining themselves for gold".By this he is stating in another way the ideal of Socrates which was to A.deny thyself to learn what is valiable B.live and let live C.put first things first D.know thyself my answer is B
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 3:08pm by Anonymous

Discussion Question 2
How would you as a writer, build goodwill with your readers? This is such a broad question, that there is no answer. Are you writing novels, columns in newspapers, nonfiction, comics, short stories, technical explanations? Please clarify your question and post your answer, and...
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 9:48pm by Anonymous

nonfiction
Thoreau's night in jail for tax deliquency resulted specifically form A.the publication of his work cicvil disobedience B.having moved his place of his residence from concord to walden pond C.a decision to act on his belief that least government was best government D.his ...
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 2:50pm by Anonymous

nonfiction
Just took the test and got a 100. 1. A Correct 2. A Correct 3. B Correct 4. C Correct 5. C Correct 6. B Correct 7. D Correct 8. A Correct 9. A Correct 10. C Correct 11. C Correct 12. A Correct 13. B Correct 14. D Correct 15. B Correct 16. C Correct 17. C Correct 18. D Correct ...
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 5:46pm by Naadiya

Literature
7. 'Havn't I Made a Difference!' is a nonfiction narrative because it a. makes a point about human behavior that fiction could not make b. contains interesting characters who are believable and likable c. uses vivid details and realistic dialogue d. conveys a ...
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 7:43am by mysterychicken

Finite Math
The reading list for a literature class has 6 fiction and 8 nonfiction books. A student is to write a report on 5 books from the list during the semester. The report must include at least 1 and at most 4 reports of fiction books. In how many ways can the selection of books be ...
Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 5:08pm by Ira

nonfiction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sojourner_Truth it takes place in her lifetime. "Ain't I a woman" was given in 1851.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 11:19am by bobpursley

English
Thank you Ms. Sue for pointing out that huge mistake i made. Other than that is the intro well written? I changed it up abit What makes a book good to read? Is it the fact that information is gotten out of it or just the mere enjoyment of being able to use our imagination to ...
Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:05pm by Adeola

nonfiction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sojourner_Truth Read carefully and let us know what you think.
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 5:35pm by Writeacher

English Research Project Information - Sadako
For my english research essay, I will need two print sources. I am doing the topic on Sadako (the girl from "A thousand Paper Cranes") The librarians at my school told me that they didn't have any books on her. Do you know of a reference/nonfiction book about ...
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 12:33pm by NEEDSHELP(:

nonfiction
http://www.eyelid.co.uk/Hatshepsut.htm
Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 8:08pm by Ms. Sue

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