Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a few words that explain a photograph or illustration.

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Where is the table of contents found in a book?

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The table of contents is found at the front of the book.

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What is a nonfiction book?

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A nonfiction book is a book that gives real information about people, places, or events.

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What are text features?

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Text features are tools like headings, captions, and bold print that help you understand what you read.

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Why do we read nonfiction?

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We read nonfiction to learn new things.

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What is bold print?

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Bold print is text that is darker and thicker than regular text, used to highlight important words.

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What is an index?

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An index is a list at the back of a book that shows where to find specific topics.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of words and their meanings found at the end of a book.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title at the top of a page or section that tells what the content is about.

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What is a label?

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A label is a word or phrase that describes a picture or diagram.