Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a glossary?

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

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What does 'boldface' mean in text?

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Boldface refers to text that is darker and thicker than regular text, used to highlight important words.

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What are labels in a diagram?

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Labels are words or phrases that describe parts of a diagram or image.

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What is an index page?

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An index page is a list of topics in a book, arranged in alphabetical order, with page numbers.

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What is a table of contents?

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

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What is a heading?

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

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description of an image or illustration.

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What is the purpose of text features?

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Text features help readers find information and understand the content better.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that explains or shows how something works.

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a smaller title that breaks down sections within a chapter.