Nonfiction Terms

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What is a Fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an Opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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What is the Main Idea of a text?

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The author’s central thought; the chief topic expressed or implied.

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What is Informational Text?

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Nonfiction written primarily to convey factual information.

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What is a Topic Sentence?

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A sentence in the passage that states the main idea.

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What is a Supporting Detail?

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Information that explains or supports the main idea.

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What is a Diagram?

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A graphic feature that explains or illustrates information.

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What is a Photograph?

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An image captured by a camera, often used to provide visual information.

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What is a Table?

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A graphic feature that organizes data in rows and columns.

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What is a Map?

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A graphic representation of an area, showing physical features.