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Short Non-fiction Variety

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This is an enumerated list of possible varieties of written short non-fiction works, such as essay, article, introduction, etc., and functions primarily as a list to be used by the "short non-fiction" type.  Please be conservative about adding... more

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Foreword    
A foreword is a short (or long) piece of writing often found at the beginning of a book or other piece of literature, before the introduction, and written by someone other than the author of the book. A preface, by contrast, is written by the author...
Introduction    
In an essay, article, or book, an introduction (also known as a prolegomenon) is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing. This is generally followed by the body and conclusion.
Afterword    
An afterword is a literary device that is often found at the end of a piece of literature. It generally covers the story of how the book came into being, or how the idea for the book was developed. Alternatively, it may be written by someone other...
Essay   Literary Genre
An essay is a short piece of writing. It is often written from an author's personal point of view. Essays can be literary criticism, political manifestos, learned arguments, observations of daily life, recollections, and reflections of the author. ...
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Article    
An article is a stand-alone section of a larger written work. These nonfictional prose compositions appear in magazine, newspaper, academic journal, the Internet or any other type of publication. Articles can be divided into two main categories:...
Field guide A field guide Type Profile
A field guide is a book designed to help the reader identify wildlife (plant or animal) or other objects of natural occurrence (e.g. mineral). It is generally designed to be brought into the 'field' or local area where such objects exist to help...
Proem   Musical Artist
A preface is an introduction to a book written by the author of the book. An introductory essay written by a different person is a foreword and precedes an author's preface. The preface often closes with acknowledgements of those who assisted in the...
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