Non Fiction Literary Terms
IDEA
objective
1.objective
definition
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
subjective
Subjective is the opposite of objective, which refers to things that are more clear-cut. That Earth has one moon is objective — it's a fact. Whether the moon is pretty or not is subjective — not everyone will agree. Facts are objective, but opinions are subjective.
Bias
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another
Valid
believable/ having a sound basis in logic or fact
Counterargument
argument or reasoning put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument
Fallacy
a mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument
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