Elements of Nonfiction

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What is the central idea of a text?

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what the author wants you to know or understand about a topic

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The most important point in a text; this can either be stated directly or indirectly

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central idea

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What are key details?

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facts, examples, stories, quotes that support the main or central idea

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What is point of view?

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the ideas or beliefs that shape an author's writing

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Tone refers to _______________ toward the subject.

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the attitude of the author

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Tone can often be described by a single adjective such as...

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all of the above

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The use of specific words to convey specific meanings is called?

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Word Choice

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What is it called when authors choose specific words and phrases to stir up positive or negative feelings?

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Connotation

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The writer's main reason for writing. Nonfiction texts are often written to inform, persuade, entertain, describe, or express feelings.

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author's purpose

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The P in PIECE stands for

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Persuade