Key Terms in Nonfiction Texts

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explicit

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Stated clearly and in detail; leaving no room for confusion or doubt

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implicit

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Implied and not clearly stated

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synthesize

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To combine different ideas, facts or data into something new

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Central idea

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The point the author wants to make during the entirety of the nonfiction text

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Main idea

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The point the author wants to make in the small section of a nonfiction text

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bias

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Prejudice in favor or against something or someone; usually in an unfair way

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credible

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Likely to be believed or convincing

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Denotative language

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The literal meaning of the word

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Connotative language

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Ideas, emotions, associations or images that come to mind beyond the word’s literal meaning

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Persuasive language

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Language used to convince others to do or think something