Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a nonfiction text?

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Nonfiction text describes facts and real events.

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What is the purpose of headings and subtitles in a nonfiction text?

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They help the reader find the main idea of a specific section of the text, making it easier to navigate.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that shows the parts of something or how things are related.

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a drawing or diagram that visually shows how two or more pieces of information are related.

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What is a photograph?

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A photograph is a picture made by a camera.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of important vocabulary words and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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What is a table of contents?

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A table of contents is a list of the chapters or sections in a book, along with their page numbers.

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What is the purpose of a table in nonfiction texts?

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A table organizes information in rows and columns for easy comparison and reference.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics and their page numbers found at the end of a book.