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Nonfiction Terms
Term | Definition |
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Topic | The general subject that the passage is about, usually 1-2 words. |
Main Idea | A one sentence summary that states the topic and what the passage is about. |
Supporting Details | Evidence, ideas, examples, details,that support the main idea. |
Summary | A short paragraph that states what the text is about. |
Author's Perspective | A way an author views their topic based on his/her opinions and experiences. |
Author's Purpose | The reason an author chooses to write about a specific topic |