Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a photograph?

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Pictures taken with a camera to show objects as they appear in real life.

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What is a chart/graph?

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A visual representation of data, often used to show relationships or trends.

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What is a heading?

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A title at the top of the page, or the beginning of a new chapter or section.

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What is a caption?

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Small text found near a picture that gives important information about the picture.

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What is a diagram?

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A drawing that explains or shows how something works.

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What is an index?

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An alphabetical list of topics or terms found in a book, along with page numbers.

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What is a table of contents?

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A list at the beginning of a book that shows the chapters and their page numbers.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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What is a text box?

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A box that contains text, often used to highlight important information.

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What is a subheading?

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A title that comes under a main heading, used to organize content.