Nonfiction Text Features Quiz

What is the purpose of an author in a nonfiction text?

• To provide incorrect information about the topic

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

• To hide the true meaning of the text

• To inform, explain, persuade, or entertain the reader about a particular topic or subject matter.

Which nonfiction text feature provides additional information or explanations about a topic?

• Table of Contents

• Sidebar

• Index

• Glossary

What is the purpose of a table of contents in a nonfiction book?

• To list the author's credentials and qualifications.

• To provide an overview of the book's structure and help readers navigate through the content.

• To include additional information not found in the main text.

• To provide a summary of each chapter's conclusion.

Which nonfiction text feature helps readers locate specific information in a book?

• table of contents

• bibliography

• glossary

• index

What is the purpose of a glossary in a nonfiction book?

• To showcase the author's personal opinions and experiences.

• To provide a summary of the book's main points.

• To list the sources and references used in the book.

• To provide definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts used in the book.

Which nonfiction text feature provides a brief description or explanation of an image?

• Title

• Caption

• Table of Contents

• Index

What is the purpose of an index in a nonfiction book?

• To provide a summary of the book's content

• To provide a list of keywords or topics along with the corresponding page numbers

• To include additional illustrations and diagrams

• To list the author's sources and references

Which nonfiction text feature is used to define key terms?

• Bibliography

• Glossary

• Index

• Table of Contents

What is the purpose of a caption in a nonfiction book?

• To provide a brief description or explanation of the accompanying image or illustration.

• To provide a summary of the entire book.

• To list the sources used in the book.

• To highlight the author's personal opinions.

Which nonfiction text feature is used to label or title a graph, chart, or diagram?

• subtitle

• heading

• caption

• legend