Nonfiction Text Features

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a few words that describe a photograph or illustration.

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What does the Table of Contents tell you?

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The Table of Contents shows the headings or chapters and page numbers of each section of the book.

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Where can I find information about a specific topic in a book?

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You can find information about a specific topic by looking at the Table of Contents or the index.

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What is a map?

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A map is a picture that shows the location of things or places.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is an alphabetical list of new or important words and their definitions.

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What is the purpose of bold print in a text?

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Bold print is used to highlight important words or phrases.

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What is a diagram?

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

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What is a label?

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A label is a word or phrase that describes an item in a picture or diagram.

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What is a chart?

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A chart is a visual representation of information, often using bars, lines, or pie slices.

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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 what the content is about.