Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a caption?

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A caption tells what a photo or illustration is about.

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What is a photograph?

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A photograph shows a real-life image.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is at the top of the page and tells what the text will be about.

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What is a label?

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A label tells what a part of an image is.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a graphic feature that explains information visually.

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What does a table do?

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A table organizes information in rows and columns.

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What is a map?

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A map shows locations and features of an area.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions.

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What is a pictograph?

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A pictograph uses pictures to represent data.

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline shows events in the order they happened.