Nonfiction Review 8th ELA

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What are common types of informational texts?

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Expository texts, which aim to explain or inform.

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Identify the different points of view in nonfiction.

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First person, Second person, Third person.

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What is the primary purpose of nonfiction writing?

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To provide factual information.

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What are the main types of author's purpose in nonfiction?

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To inform, to persuade, to entertain.

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What is an expository text?

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A type of informational text that explains or describes a topic.

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What does it mean to write in the first person?

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Using 'I' or 'we' to share personal experiences or opinions.

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What is the second person point of view?

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Using 'you' to address the reader directly.

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What is the third person point of view?

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Using 'he', 'she', 'they' to describe others.

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What is the difference between informative and persuasive texts?

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Informative texts aim to educate, while persuasive texts aim to convince.

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What are descriptive texts?

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Texts that provide detailed descriptions of a subject.