Discussion
Creative Nonfiction: Borrowed Elements
In terms of language, explain how creative nonfiction borrows from the genre of poetry. Similarly, identify how creative nonfiction uses certain conventions of fiction such as conflict, dialogue, plot, point of view, etc. to create appealing narratives. Discuss why creative nonfiction uses elements of poetry and fiction and point to specific examples from one of this week’s Required or Recommended Resources to substantiate your ideas.
Although creative nonfiction is the genre assumed to be most associated with “fact” and “truth,” explain how and why poetry and fiction also borrow from real-life experiences. Which poem or story from your readings do you think most captures the spirit of nonfiction?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite your sources using APA style.
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Creative Nonfiction: Borrowed Elements
The genre of creative nonfiction has considered to one that is generally elusive. According to (Hertel & Malcolm, 2015) creative nonfiction not only borrows elements from poetry and story, but also bends and recombines them. The genre borrows from a story, which gives it a narrative plot that has rising action, incitement, denouement and climax, just like in real fiction. However, it is based on true story, and the accurate retelling of the real life experiences of the author. Creative nonfiction borrows some poetic elements such as voice. Just like the poets do in writing about the real life stories, the nonfiction genre depends mainly on the ability of the writer to offer their voice in a more realistic way. For example, the candor persona voice in poetry helps draw the reader, similarly, the voice in creative nonfiction helps in engaging the empathy of the reader.
The other element of creative nonfiction is its ability to employ elements that are used in fiction and poetry, such as voice and narrative plot. Just like fiction, creative nonfiction is focused on a story, meaning it has to show the elements of fiction writing such as the narrative plot and those employed in poetry such as the use of different voices to tell a story or narrate an event. The creative nonfiction genre is most associated with “fact…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
