All Q1 Nonfiction Terms

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Motivation

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The reason a character or author does what he or she does.

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Sequence

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The order in which things happen.

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Juxtaposition

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Putting two or more things side by side in order to compare them.

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Claim

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A statement or point the author is trying to prove is true or convince the reader to believe.

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Theme

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The life lesson or message an author wants to convey or pass on to the reader.

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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Pacing

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The speed at which a story is told or the events occur.

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Context Clues

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Hints or suggestions in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Figurative Language

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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Perspective

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The point of view from which a story is told or the way a character sees things.