Writing fiction vs. non fiction
In a nutshell
A non-narrative text is a text which does not have a plot, or contain a series of
events. Instead, non-narrative writing focuses on facts about a topic or subject.
Non-narrative texts
The language used in a non-narrative text is formal
Differences between narrative and non-narrative writing
Narrative and non-narrative writing create different reading experiences. Narrative
writing always tells a story, and is usually used to entertain. Non-narrative writing on
the other hand, is written to inform. Here are some of the main differences between
both:
Example
‘Is too much homework harmful to your child? Research shows that excessive
amounts of homework is not helpful and can cause health problems.’
This is an example of the beginning of an article which is an example of nonnarrative writing. This example is not telling a story and has no direct starting point in
terms of order. It is factual information that is used to inform the reader about the
effects of too much homework.
