Non-fiction Text Features

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a smaller title that comes under a main heading. It helps to organize the text and gives more information about the section.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that shows how something works or how parts are related. It helps to explain information visually.

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What does bold print mean?

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

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What are photos/illustrations?

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Photos and illustrations are images that help to show or explain the text. They make the information more interesting and easier to understand.

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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 titles of the chapters and the page numbers where they can be found.

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What is a label?

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A label is a word or phrase that describes something in a picture or diagram. It helps to identify parts of the image.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a short description that explains what a photo or illustration is about. It gives more context to the image.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list at the back of a book that helps you find specific topics or words and the pages they are on.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings found at the end of a book. It helps readers understand difficult terms.

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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 you what the text is about.

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