The general subject that the passage is about, usually 1-2 words.

A one sentence summary that states the topic and what the passage is about.

Evidence, ideas, examples, details,that support the main idea.

A short paragraph that states what the text is about.

A way an author views their topic based on his/her opinions and experiences.

The reason an author chooses to write about a specific topic

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Nonfiction Terms

Term	Definition
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