Nonfiction Unit Terms

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What is informative nonfiction?

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Informative nonfiction provides factual information.

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What is literary nonfiction?

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Literary nonfiction is both informative and entertaining.

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What is the purpose of expository nonfiction writing?

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To explain, give information, or clarify a concept.

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What does the 'Compare and Contrast' text structure focus on?

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Showing similarities and differences between two subjects.

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What are supporting details in a text?

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Information that expands the main idea.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is made up, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is a main idea in a nonfiction text?

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The central point or concept that the text is about.

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What are sensory details?

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Descriptions that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).

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What is a narrative nonfiction?

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A true story that is told in a literary style.

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What is the purpose of persuasive nonfiction writing?

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To convince the reader to act or think in a particular way.