Nonfiction

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What does 'setting' refer to in a story?

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The time and place in which the events happen.

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What is an autobiography?

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A written account where the author tells his/her own story.

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What text structure is used when comparing two subjects?

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Compare and contrast.

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What does 'tone' refer to in writing?

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The writer's attitude toward his or her audience and subject.

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What is a summary?

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The main ideas and important details of a text.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in nonfiction writing?

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To present the main argument or claim of the text.

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What are the characteristics of a persuasive text?

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It aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or argument.

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What is the significance of the author's purpose in nonfiction?

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It helps to understand why the author wrote the text and what they hope to achieve.

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What is a primary source?

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An original document or firsthand account of an event.