QR Quest: Nonfiction 1

The main idea is the most important message or point that the author wants to convey in the text.

A supporting detail helps prove the main idea of the text.

A word with a positive connotation evokes a favorable or uplifting feeling.

A word with a negative connotation evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling.

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

Bias is a tendency to favor one side or perspective over another, which can affect the objectivity of the text.

A reliable source is credible, well-researched, and provides evidence to support its claims.

The author's purpose is the reason why they wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express an opinion.

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

An opinion statement expresses a personal belief or judgment about a topic.