Non-Fiction Elements

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the purpose of a non-fiction text?

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The purpose of a non-fiction text is to inform, explain, or provide factual information about a topic.

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What is an author's purpose?

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An author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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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.

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What is a narrative non-fiction?

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Narrative non-fiction is a genre that tells a true story using the techniques of fiction, such as character development and plot.

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What is a biography?

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A biography is a detailed description of a person's life, written by someone else.

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a self-written account of the author's own life.