| A | B |
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| Topic | This is what a piece of writing is about |
| Main Idea | The most important idea about a topic that piece of writing conveys. |
| Topic Sentence | It is a sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph. |
| Supporting Details | Words, phrases, or sentences that tell more about the main idea or topic sentence. |
| Examples | These are specific instances that explain or support a point. |
| Sensory Details | These are details that appeal to one or more of the five senses. |
| Reasons | These are details that tell why an opinion is valid or why something occurs. |
| Facts | These are statements that can be proved. |
| Statistics | These are facts expressed in numbers. |
