Nonfiction HMH Mod. 5

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What is sequence in writing?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events or steps occur in a text.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does compare mean?

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To compare means to look for similarities between two or more things.

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What is the purpose of subheadings in a text?

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Subheadings help the reader find the main ideas in each section.

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What is a description in writing?

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A description provides details about a person, place, thing, or event.

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What does contrast mean?

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To contrast means to look for differences between two or more things.

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What is author's purpose?

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Author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text, such as cause and effect, problem and solution, or chronological order.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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This structure presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.