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faktatext

Faktatext is a non-fiction text that aims to convey factual information about a topic in a clear, neutral manner. It presents facts, definitions, data, dates, and explanations, while avoiding subjective opinions or persuasive aims.

Typical features include a concise overview or lead, followed by a logically organized body that develops the

Language in a faktatext is objective and impersonal. The author uses precise terms, minimal evaluative language,

Purpose and contexts: faktatexts are common in school assignments, textbooks, encyclopedias, and informative articles. They are

Related concepts include broader factual or informational texts (Sachtexte in German), which cover a range of

topic
through
distinct
aspects
such
as
background,
key
facts,
figures,
and
definitions.
The
text
may
employ
subheadings,
lists,
or
numbered
sections
to
aid
clarity,
and
it
often
cites
reliable
sources.
A
concluding
summary
may
restate
the
main
facts
and
their
significance.
and
a
consistent
point
of
view,
frequently
employing
present
tense
when
describing
general
facts.
Data
and
claims
are
supported
by
evidence,
with
references
or
a
bibliography
when
required.
designed
to
inform
readers
efficiently,
not
to
persuade
them
of
a
position.
They
differ
from
opinion
texts
and
argumentative
essays
in
that
they
emphasize
facts
over
arguments,
and
from
narrative
reports
in
that
they
prioritize
description
of
general
knowledge
rather
than
chronology
of
events.
non-fiction
genres
devoted
to
presenting
information.