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1. In Chapter 1, "The Structure of Nonfiction Information," what does Foster say is the purpose of his reader being asked to think like a writer, and what is one example of how this works?

Foster wants his reader to think like a writer because it will promote better critical reading skills. This is why he explains the "four Ps" [or "structural design"], so that his reader understands more about what to look for in a piece of nonfiction.

2. In Chapter 1, "The Structure of Nonfiction Information," what does Foster say is similar about the terms "narrative strategy" and "structural design," and what does he say is the difference?

Foster says that both "structural design" and "narrative strategy" are terms used to describe the organization of writing. "Structural design," though, is a more general term that can be applied to many types of writing, while "narrative strategy" only applies to narratives.

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