Nonfiction Text

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What is nonfiction text?

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Nonfiction text is a type of writing that provides factual information about real events, people, and places.

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What is the purpose of a subheading in nonfiction text?

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A subheading helps to divide the text into smaller parts, making it easier to understand and locate information.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To compare means to look for similarities, while to contrast means to look for differences between two or more subjects.

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What is sequential order?

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Sequential order is a text structure that presents information in a specific sequence or steps, often used in instructions.

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What are clue words for compare and contrast?

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Clue words include 'similar', 'different', 'common', and 'on the other hand'.

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What is a procedural text?

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A procedural text provides instructions or steps to complete a task or process.

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What is an expository text?

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Expository text is a type of nonfiction writing that explains, informs, or describes a topic.

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What is a heading in nonfiction text?

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A heading is a title or label that indicates the main topic of a section in the text.

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What is the difference between a heading and a subheading?

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A heading is the main title of a section, while a subheading is a smaller title that divides the section into parts.

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What is the purpose of a caption?

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A caption provides additional information about an image or illustration in the text.