Non Fiction Text Features

What gives the definitions of some of the important words in the text?

• Index

• Glossary

• Appendix

• Footnotes

What explains what each section of the text is going to be about?

• Subheading/Subtitle

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body

What feature explains what the illustration/photograph is and tells you what you see in the picture?

• Caption

• Title

• Description

• Label

What is a feature that highlights important terms or phrases in a text?

• Bold Text

• Italic Text

• Special Print

• Underlined Text

What provides reference for where places are in the world?

• Globe

• Atlas

• Map

• Compass

What is a brief summary of the main points of a text, usually found at the end?

• Summary

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Analysis

What is a feature that provides a quick reference to where specific information can be found in a text?

• Index

• Table of Contents

• Glossary

• Appendix

What is a list of topics covered in a book, usually found at the beginning?

• Table of Contents

• Index

• Bibliography

• Appendix

What is a section that provides additional information related to the main text?

• Side Bar

• Footnote

• Appendix

• Glossary

What is a visual representation that shows the relationship between different pieces of information?

• Diagram

• Chart

• Table

• Graph