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Informative Terms
Terminology for Informative Essays
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| topic | a word or phrase that tells what the essay is about |
| text structure | the organizational pattern of an essay |
| main idea | the controlling, or overarching, idea that states the main point the writer chooses to make |
| supporting evidence | relevant quotations and concrete details that support the main idea |
| domain-specific vocabulary | content-specific words that are not generally used in conversation |
| text features | items that help organize the text, such as: headings, boldface type, etc. and graphic aids like charts, illustrations, etc. |