This document discusses key concepts in analyzing nonfiction texts, including theme, central ideas, determining central ideas, constructing paragraphs, and techniques used in creative nonfiction writing. Some main points: - Theme and central ideas are the broader messages and most essential points an author wants to make. - Central ideas are often stated at the beginning and supported by details throughout the text. - Paragraphs in nonfiction each have their own main idea to support the overall central idea. - Techniques writers use include narrative structure, braided structure, collage, frame, and narrative with flashback.