Non Fiction Vocab

4. The author's unique set of ideas and opinions about a topic or issue.
5. A theory or conjecture without firm evidence
7. Writing which explains how to do something or how something works.
10. Elements of a text (other than the writing itself) that help you locate and learn information.
12. Evidence not directly related to the claim.
14. The most important idea the author wants to convey about a topic
16. A record written by someone who did not directly participate in the event or topic of the text.
17. A text that presents facts in a neutral way.
20. A record, artifact, or object that was written or created by someone who saw or took place in an event.
21. The author's acknowledgement that this is a view different from his or her own.
22. A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

1. Evidence directly related to the claim.
2. an article, textbook, or experiment related to any aspect of science.
3. Facts, reasons, examples, statistics and quotations that develop the main idea.
6. Writing that attempts to persuade, or convince, others to accept a certain view or take a specific action.
8. A counterargument that refutes, or goes against, the concession.
9. How a text is organized.
11. A logical conclusion based on facts and accepted standards.
13. Texts that tell about people and events from the past.
15. Nonfiction to inform - found in newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias, and online.
18. An unfair personal opinion that influences someone's judgement.
19. Visual aids that present information in an organized way.