Narrative nonfiction tells a true story through engaging prose. It uses literary techniques like dialogue and suspense to enhance the plot and hold the reader's attention. It also conveys a specific mood or emotion through the use of sensory details and theme. Effective narrative nonfiction resolves the conflict or problem presented through the use of proper grammar, sentence structure, and characterization.

1. NARRATIVE NONFICTION
Narrative nonfiction is writing that tells a true story.
An engagin true story that holds readers attention .
A well –developed conflict , or problem to be solved .
A well – developed resolution the outcome of the conflict ,that shows how the problem
was solved .
Literary strategies and devices .
Such as dialogue and suspense ,that makes your narrative stand out and enhance the
plot .
A specific mood , or emotion that the narrative conveys .
A unique tone that relays the writers attitude toward events .
Sensory details – details related to the five senses of touch ,taste , sight , sound and
smell –that help build the storys mood and tone .
A clear theme or life lesson related to the topic .
Effective sentence structure and correct spelling grammar , and usage
A memoir also includes :
Specific detail about the writers personal experience
Strong characterization , or full development of the personalities of real people to
illustrate complex and non-stereotypical characters .
Autobiographical narratives

2. Are stories written in the first person about the writers own life .Some magazines
publish short autobiographical narratives .Longer autobiographical narratives are
published as books .
Biographical narratives
Are written in th third person about the life of someone other than the writer .
Blogs
Are online forums in which writers there autobiographical narratives , reflections ,
opinions , and other types of comments .Most blogs allow readers to post responses .
Writing in a blog is not the same as publishing since it is not considered a permanent
from of writing .
Diary entries
Are intended only for the writer , unless the writer decides to share theme. They
include the writers personal experiences , thoughts , and feelings .Sometimes the
diaries of notable people are published are published after they pass away .
Narratives essays
Illustrate a theme with one or more biographical or autobiographical narratives .
Reflected essays
Like narrative essays , tell about events that the writer experienced , witnessed , or
heard about . Unlike narrative essays , focus more on sharing the observations and
insights that writers gained from these experience .Magazines and newspaper often
feature reflective essays .