Nonfiction Terms

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Valid

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A true statement that can be verified.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Objective

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Able to be verified through facts and evidence.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Logical Appeal

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An appeal supported by logical reasoning and facts.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Subjective vs. Objective

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Subjective: biased. Objective: unbiased.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Fallacy

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Evidence or reasoning that is false, illogical, or in error.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Inference

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Explicit

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Information that is clearly stated and leaves no room for interpretation.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Objective Summary

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A summary that presents the main ideas without bias or personal opinion.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Rhetoric

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The art of persuasive speaking or writing.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Persuasive Techniques

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Methods used to convince an audience of a particular point of view.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5