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The CSSE 11+ English paper may include a non-fiction text — a passage based on real facts, events, or ideas. Non-fiction passages require a slightly different approach from fiction, because the writer's purpose is usually to inform, explain, persuade, or argue rather than to tell a story.
Non-fiction is writing about the real world. Unlike fiction, which is imagined, non-fiction is based on facts, real events, or genuine opinions.
| Type of non-fiction | Example |
|---|---|
| Newspaper article | A report on a scientific discovery |
| Biography or autobiography | A passage about the life of a famous person |
| Diary or journal | A personal account of daily events |
| Speech | A persuasive address to an audience |
| Letter | A formal or informal letter expressing views |
| Travel writing | A description of a journey or place |
| Information text | A factual explanation of a topic (e.g. how volcanoes work) |
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