Nonfiction Vocabulary Terms

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What is an attention grabber that often includes the main idea of a paper?

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Headings

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What is the phrase most often located at the top of the page that provides the name of the passage?

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Title

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What is a heading underneath the main heading called?

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Subheadings

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What is the term for slanted text that is occasionally used in websites, references, books, or articles?

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Italics

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What is a quick summary of the passage located on the side of the page called?

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Sidebar

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What is the purpose of headings in a nonfiction text?

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To organize content and highlight main ideas.

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How do subheadings enhance the understanding of a nonfiction text?

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They break down sections into more specific topics, making it easier to navigate.

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What role do italics play in nonfiction writing?

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They emphasize important terms or concepts.

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Why is the title important in a nonfiction text?

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It provides the main focus and sets the expectation for the content.

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What information is typically found in a sidebar?

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Additional context, summaries, or related information to the main text.