Nonfiction Text Features

Front

What part of a nonfiction book can you find the index in?

Back

Back

Front

What is the name of this nonfiction text feature? (Illustration, Diagram, Photograph)

Back

Photograph

Front

What is the name of this nonfiction text feature shown? (photograph, diagram, caption)

Back

Diagram

Front

What is the name for the dark printed words shown? (bold print, labels, diagram)

Back

Bold print

Front

Name one of the labels in this diagram (hat, vest, scarf)

Back

Hat

Front

What is the purpose of a table of contents in a nonfiction book?

Back

To list the chapters and their page numbers.

Front

What is a caption in a nonfiction text?

Back

A caption explains what a picture or illustration shows.

Front

What is the purpose of headings in nonfiction texts?

Back

To organize information and help readers find topics.

Front

What is a glossary in a nonfiction book?

Back

A list of terms and their definitions.

Front

What is an illustration in a nonfiction text?

Back

A drawing or picture that helps explain the text.