Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a Table of Contents?

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A list found at the front of the book that includes chapter titles and their starting page numbers.

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What is the purpose of a Table of Contents?

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To list chapter titles and their starting pages.

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What is a map in nonfiction texts?

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A picture representation, including a key that shows where something is located in the world.

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What does a heading do in a nonfiction text?

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It indicates the title of a section or chapter, helping readers understand the main topic.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of difficult words used in the book along with their definitions, usually found at the back.

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What is bold text used for?

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To emphasize important words or phrases in a text.

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What is italicized text?

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Text that is slanted to indicate titles of works, foreign words, or to emphasize certain words.

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What is an index?

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A list found at the back of the book that includes entry words and their page numbers.

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What is a graphic aid?

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Visual elements like charts, graphs, or images that help explain information.

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What is the purpose of captions in nonfiction texts?

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To provide additional information about an image or graphic.