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Nonfiction Terms
Mrs. Harley
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| topic | what the text is about |
| central idea or main idea | what the author wants you to know about the topic |
| supporting details or evidence | information from the text that supports or proves what the author wants the reader to know |
| nonfiction | writing based on facts, real events, and real people |
| biography | a book written about a person's life |
| autobiography | a book written about a person's own life |
| memoir | a narrative, written from the perspective of the author, about an important part of their life |
| argumentative writing | a piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue |
| claim | a statement an author makes and believes to be true |
| fact | something known and proven to be true |