Answer:
A semicolons NEVER should be used to try to create a "pause" longer than that achieved by a comma. If you can use a period correctly, then you can use a semicolon correctly. A semicolon is used just like a period, but it is used to separate two complete sentences when the sentences are closely related in meaning
Explanation:
Similarities:
1) They are both genres of books.
2) They can be any length.
3) Often times when writing either one, authors will start will a brief outline or plan.
4) Both may contain dialogue and/or quotes.
5) Both contain narrative.
6) Both may teach you something whether its a fact, a lesson, and/or a moral.
Differences:
1) Fiction is not real, while nonfiction is about something that happened.
2) Fiction can take place in the past, present, or future, while non fiction can only take place in the past or present.
3) In fiction you can reference a real person, but in nonfiction you cannot reference one that was made up.
4) You will often find a bibliography in nonfiction books, but not in fiction ones.
5) Nonfiction books are categorized by the Dewey Decimal System in libraries, where fiction books are typically alphabetized.
6) Nonfiction books can be kept in the reference section of the library, but fiction ones are not.
A person can think however they want. Actions, like many have said, define a person in the end. Someone can advocate for peace with malicious intent, but they will still likely be remembered for advocating peace and not for their impure motivations. If these contradicting images are revealed to the public, that is still an act against that person, and is no longer a thought.
However, this is only from the public's view. When it comes to people, they may as well be the embodiment of their thoughts. Everything is fueled by something. The same person who seeds their own goals under the guise of peace will not think of themselves as one who acts with the intentions of bringing peace. They will be looking to call forth whatever it is that they want, and be aware that what they present to the public is not the truth.
So, both points are arguable. It depends on whether you value the individual or the community. Actions are what are remembered, and thoughts are a person's reason. Even today, this comes into relevancy because people want to know why certain figures in history did what they did. Thoughts make a person human, after all. Without thought, seperation of man and beast would be nigh impossible. Without action, man would have been left behind long ago. Both thought and action are important indeed.
Answer: A claim defines your writing goals. It must be arguable but stated as a fact. It is not a personal opinion. It must be debatable with inquiry and evidence
Hope that helps. :)
