Nonfiction Text Features

Front

What are words near a picture or photograph to help readers better understand it?

Back

caption

Front

Defines words from the book

Back

glossary

Front

Helps readers understand where something is in the world

Back

map

Front

May include charts, graphs, or cutaways. They are used to help readers better understand what the author is saying.

Back

graphics

Front

When a word is bold, in italics, or underlined, it is an important word for readers to know.

Back

special print

Front

Help readers see exactly what something or someone looks like.

Back

photographs

Front

Helps readers picture things in their head.

Back

comparison

Front

An alphabetical list of ideas that are in the book. It tells readers what page the idea is on.

Back

index

Front

Help readers identify a picture or photograph and its parts.

Back

labels

Front

Help organize information in the book so readers know what's important.

Back

text features