Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a caption?

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A small text found near a picture that gives important information about the picture.

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Where can you find the definition of a word in a nonfiction book?

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In the glossary.

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What do illustrations in a nonfiction text typically show?

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They provide visual representations of concepts, such as the way Earth’s crust moves.

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What is the title of a book?

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The name of the book.

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In which section would you find a description of tornado hunters?

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In Chapter 5.

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What is the purpose of headings in a nonfiction text?

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To organize content and indicate the main topics of sections.

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What is a table of contents?

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

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What is an index?

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An alphabetical list of topics covered in a book, along with page numbers.

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What is the function of a glossary?

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To provide definitions of terms used in the text.

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What are diagrams?

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Visual representations that explain or clarify information.