it is often written by writers who speak languages other than english
Answer: a small part broken or separated off something.
This part of the thesis would be considered the topic, more specifically it would be considered the <em>introduction of the topic to study</em> since the thesis revolves around, I assume, Isaac Newton and you are offering a brief 'summary' of his life and accomplishments.
However if the reason to mention Sir Isaac Newton is to support an idea or a statement this could be considered a subtopic. It is subjective and directly related to the field of study you're doing the thesis for.
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An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, noun, etc.
For example:
"I will eat later" (the adverb <em>later</em> modifies the word eat)
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It is emotional I think because if u read it you feel moved.