Non-fiction Terms

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty. It reflects individual feelings or thoughts.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence or reality.

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What is a descriptive essay?

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A descriptive essay aims to depict a certain event or object with vivid sensory details (sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound).

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What is a non-fiction book?

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A non-fiction book is a literary work that is based on real events, people, and facts, such as autobiographies, biographies, and informational texts.

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What is an expository essay?

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An expository essay aims to explain an idea or define a concept without making an argument. It is a short piece of writing that answers a question.

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What is a persuasive essay?

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A persuasive essay is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or take a specific action.

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What is the purpose of a reflective essay?

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The purpose of a reflective essay is to share the writer's thoughts and feelings about a personal experience or event.

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What are sensory details?

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Sensory details are descriptions that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, used to create vivid imagery.

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What distinguishes fiction from non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and factual information.

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What is the main goal of an informational text?

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The main goal of an informational text is to inform or educate the reader about a specific topic or subject.